Health, Safety & Risk
Managing Serious Allergies
Online course
CareCPD accredited
Included with Nest Learn
Serious allergies demand two things from staff: relentless prevention and a fast, correct response when prevention fails. This course covers the 14 major food allergens and non-food triggers, how to read labels and avoid cross-contamination when preparing food, and the factors that make a reaction more likely to become severe.
It then covers anaphylaxis itself — recognition, positioning, and confident use of adrenaline auto-injectors such as EpiPen and Jext.
At a glance
FormatOnline, self-paced
AccreditationCareCPD
CertificateIssued on completion
CategoryHealth & risk
Assigned viaLearning Paths
What this course covers
- Explain what happens during an allergic reaction and identify the 14 major food allergens and common non-food triggers.
- Reduce risk through allergen avoidance, accurate label reading and safe food preparation that prevents cross-contamination.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the factors that increase the risk of a severe reaction.
- Administer an adrenaline auto-injector correctly, position the casualty appropriately, and apply an allergy action plan in a care setting.
Who it is for
Residential support workers, senior support workers, team leaders and Registered Managers working in children's homes.
How it works in Nest Learn
01
Assign it
Add it to a Learning Path for induction or mandatory training, or assign it to individuals with a deadline.
02
Staff complete it
It appears in My Training with a clear next action: start, continue or renew.
03
Track it in the Matrix
Status shows as Complete, In progress, Overdue, Expired or Not assigned, per staff member and per Home.
04
Keep the evidence
A certificate is issued automatically and stays attached to the record with the audit history.
Certificates for this course can be verified with CareCPD directly.
This course is included with Nest Learn
Along with over 30 others, plus the tools to assign, track, evidence and report staff training across every Home.