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Key details

Course area
Health and Social Care
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Course code
Parent course code:C055054 Child course code: Q055055
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Course introduction

Enhance your understanding of allergies and appropriate response measures in the event of an allergic reaction by enrolling in our Level 2 Allergy Awareness for Those Working in Adult Social Care course.

This program is ideal for individuals in adult social care roles seeking to enhance their skills and for employers looking to provide comprehensive allergy awareness training for their staff. The course encompasses essential knowledge and skills related to allergies.

Participants will gain insights into various topics, including different types of allergens, distinctions between allergies and intolerances, food labelling and packaging, recognition of allergic reactions, risk reduction strategies, first aid procedures, and more.

You will learn:

Unit 1: Allergens, Allergies, and Intolerances

Gain essential knowledge regarding allergies, allergens, and intolerances, and deepen your understanding of their diagnosis and treatment processes.

Unit 2: Food Labelling and Packaging

Examine the various types of food labels and understand the significance of accurate label interpretation in ensuring the safety of individuals with allergies. Learn about the regulations governing food labelling and develop skills to identify inaccuracies on labels.

Unit 3: Allergy Awareness for Professionals in Adult Health and Social Care

Acquire critical information on allergen awareness for professionals working in adult health and social care. Understand how to detect the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions across different body parts and learn how to administer first aid for severe reactions. Additionally, explore strategies to minimize the risk of allergic reactions, including avoidance measures, proper food preparation, and the use of medical identification jewellery.

Throughout your course, you will receive support from one of our dedicated tutors.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 16 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 16 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care

There are no formal entry requirements, but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course

The course evaluation is conducted through internally developed and graded assessments across various subjects. All participants will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding throughout the duration of the course.

To achieve a pass grade, all learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met.

You can progress to other units within our online learning offer.

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