In the asthma component participants will learn what asthma is; how to recognise asthma; who gets asthma and why; how you can help someone with asthma, and minimising the risk of exposure to triggers in children’s services. In the anaphylaxis component of this course participants will learn allergies and anaphylaxis; recognising signs and symptoms; managing and treating an allergic reaction (including administration) and minimising the risk of exposure to allergens in children’s service. This asthma and anaphylaxis course is a national requirement in childcare facilities to work as a childcare worker.










