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Course contents

This training course is broken down into 5 sections

  1. 1 What is Asthma?
  2. 2 Triggers and Symptoms of Asthma
  3. 3 Medication
  4. 4 Asthma Attacks
  5. 5 School Responsibilities
Child with an illustration of their lungs - Asthma Training for Schools & Carers
We take a look at the background of Asthma in the first part of our Children with Asthma Training
SECTION 1

In this section of the asthma training for schools course we discuss the causes such as c, diagnosis and effects of asthma. We also explain how important a child’s “asthma records” are. These documents include an Individual Healthcare Plan, an Asthma Action Plan, and a School Asthma Card.

1 in 11 children in the UK have Asthma
SECTION 2

This section covers common asthma triggers and symptoms. It explains the difference between allergic and non-allergic triggers and how to avoid them. It also explains the common asthma symptoms and how to recognise them.

Image showing the types of inhalers available to children with Asthma
SECTION 3

Here, we discuss the common types of medication that are used by different age groups at school, including inhalers, spacers and nebulisers. We discuss how and when to use them, as well as how to store and clean them to create an asthma-friendly school.

Teacher helps child take his inhaler as part of our Children with Asthma Training Course
SECTION 4

Asthma attacks must be prevented in order to keep children with asthma safe. This section is a comprehensive guide to what an asthma attack is, how to recognise one, and the emergency procedure that needs to be followed if a child is having an attack.

Section 5 looks at your responsibilities as a school to those with Asthma
SECTION 5

Our final section of asthma training for teachers explains the responsibilities of school management and staff. We discuss school policies, school trips, exams, exercise and the importance of emotional support.

About this course

Controlling a child’s asthma on a daily basis is crucial for their health and well-being.

According to Asthma UK, over 1.1 million children in the UK are being treated for Asthma. That's 1 in 11 children, meaning that the average primary school class could contain 3 Asthmatic children. With that said, there has never been a better time for people working with children to undergo online asthma training for childcare workers training that is required to prevent Asthma attacks from happening, be it in schools or elsewhere.

This online Asthma Training for Schools & Carers course has been written for people who care for children with asthma, particularly those who work in schools

It covers the responsibilities of school staff and management. It looks at asthma triggers and symptoms, medication, school trips, exams, emotional support, and what to do in an emergency such as an asthma attack.

You may also require, or be interested the following courses that we have developed for schools and those working with children: Children with Epilepsy Training, Diabetes Training for Schools and Children with Allergies / Anaphylaxis Training

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Zoe Phillips, a presenter of Asthma Training for Schools & Carers

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Zoe Phillips

The importance of Asthma Training for Schools & Carers

It’s important that you comply with the law and understand the positive impact this training course can have on your organisation and employees.

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Asthma Training certificate

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Each of our courses ends with a multiple choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.

This Asthma Training for Schools & Carers course concludes with a 15 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

What does my certificate include?

Your Asthma Training for Schools & Carers Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.

Asthma Training Certificate

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Quite how one is supposed to remember all of this in an emergency is beyond me, sorry. This needs to be trained in emergency first aid. An ambulance in 10 minutes??

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This course is always so beneficial to know the symptoms of asthma and what to do if a child is struggling to breathe during a physical education lesson.

Informative and well structured training
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Enjoyed the course and learned a few facts i wasn't aware of.

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suitable for all staff in identifying signs of an asthma attack as well as how to monitor and support a child with taking their inhaler, so that all staff can be prepared to act rather than just the qualified first aiders.

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Why is this training important?

Compliance

It's important that you comply with the law and know the ways in which it affects you and the way you work.

The Children and Families Act came into force on the 1st of September 2014. It states that children with medical conditions should be properly supported throughout their education and that schools must consult with health care professionals, parents and pupils to fully ensure that the needs of each child with a medical condition are properly understood and met. 

Parents of children with medical conditions are often concerned that their child’s health will deteriorate when they attend school.

It is therefore important that parents feel confident that schools will provide effective support for their child’s medical condition and that pupils feel safe.

Guidelines of The Children and Families Act 2014

Asthmatic Child Safety In Schools

Everyone involved in a school environment will benefit from this course, whether you’re a parent, guardian or teacher. Asthma training for schools enables staff and children to create a safer environment. This course keeps children safe as it will explore the following:

  • Identifying Asthamtic triggers 
  • Recognising asthma symptoms
  • Emergency procedures to take of children having an asthma attack in school.
  • Administering asthma care to school children and young people
  • Understanding the different types of asthma medication
  • What should a school asthma card include?

Giving teachers access to this course will help you create an asthma-friendly school environment where parents will be happy to send their children to.

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Frequently asked questions

It covers the responsibilities of school staff and asthma management. It looks at asthma triggers and symptoms, medication, school trips, exams, emotional support, and what to do in an emergency such as an asthma attack. You may also require, or be interested the following courses that we have developed for schools and those working with children: Children with Epilepsy Training, Diabetes Training for Schools and Children with Allergies / Anaphylaxis Training. Are you an IIRSM member? Enjoy a 10% discount on all of our IIRSM Approved courses!