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Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

Learn how to recognise and respond to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in food service settings. This CPD-certified course equips you with the skills to act quickly in emergencies, prevent cross-contamination, and ensure customer safety.

Course Overview

CPD/CE Points: 30 Mins

Assessment: 10

Pass Rate: 80%

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Food Compliance HQ

Course Details

This course is tailored for food service providers, particularly front-of-house staff, and managers, committed to ensuring every customer's safe dining experience. It provides the tools and knowledge necessary to handle emergencies and maintain the highest safety standards in your establishment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you should:

Understand what an allergic reaction is and how it can lead to anaphylaxis.
Understand how food allergies can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis effectively.
Identify the signs and symptoms and act quickly to address the situation while remaining calm and focused.
Perform basic first aid for someone.
Know how to report the incident and understand the importance of correctly documenting and reporting the incident to comply with health and safety regulations.

These skills are vital for ensuring the safety of individuals in food settings and will prepare you to handle emergencies confidently.

Course Aims

Gain a clear understanding of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis and the importance of quick and accurate responses to such incidents.
Learn about the most common causes of allergic reactions specific to food service settings, helping prevent potential hazards.
Develop the ability to identify the key signs of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis and act promptly.
Acquire basic practical first aid skills to manage medical emergencies efficiently and confidently.
Learn the proper steps for documenting and reporting incidents to ensure compliance and promote workplace safety.

Course Objectives

By the end of this module, you should:

Understand what an allergic reaction is and how it can lead to anaphylaxis.
Understand how food allergies can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis effectively.
Identify the signs and symptoms and act quickly to address the situation while remaining calm and focused.
Perform basic first aid for someone.
Know how to report the incident and understand the importance of correctly documenting and reporting the incident to comply with health and safety regulations.

These skills are vital for ensuring the safety of individuals in food settings and will prepare you to handle emergencies confidently.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

What is a food allergy?
What are the common causes of anaphylaxis?
Why is knowing about anaphylaxis important?
Roles and responsibilities of food professionals
The importance of Natasha's Law and Owen's Law for consumer safety
Be prepared for change – this is key to prevention

Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions
What to do in an emergency?
Quick Recap
Important note

Incident recording
Responding to an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis incident
The role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Summary

Assessment

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