Course Content:

Introduction to Allergic Diseases, Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Urticaria and Angioedema, Anaphylaxis, Basic and Practical Allergy.

Learning Outcomes:

• Know the differences between toxic reactions and hypersensitivities, allergies and intolerances
• Describe the 4 principals of management of allergic conditions
• Be able to take an allergy-focused history
• Describe the symptoms and signs of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
• Describe environmental measures that can assist in the management of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
• Devise a treatment plan for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
• Categorize a patient based on the severity and frequency of symptoms
• Educate a patient on how to use nasal sprays
• Describe the symptoms and signs of asthma
• Categorize untreated asthma by symptom severity
• Determine a stepwise approach to the treatment of chronic asthma in preschool children, children older than 5 years, older children and adults
• Demonstrate the use of a spacer with tidal breathing and the single-breath technique
• Recognize atopic dermatitis (acute, subacute and chronic) and its pattern of distribution in various age groups
• Differentiate atopic dermatitis from other paediatric rashes that itch
• Develop a treatment plan for atopic dermatitis
• Instruct a parent/ patient on the application of emollients and topical steroids
• Describe and identify urticaria and angioedema
• List causes and triggers of acute and chronic urticaria
• Describe the management of a patient with chronic spontaneous urticaria
• Identify important triggers of anaphylaxis
• Describe the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Describe the treatment of an anaphylactic reaction
• Provide instruction on the use of an adrenaline auto-injector

Course Duration:

Approximately 2 Hrs and 20 Minutes

MASTERCLASS

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CPD Points

11 (CPD Code included in both the downloadable AFSA Certificate and the official UCT Certificate)

THE FINAL ASSESSMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO YOU AT PRESENT. THIS ASSESSMENT MUST ONLY BE COMPLETED AFTER HAVING ATTENDED THE ALLERGY MASTERCLASS. PLEASE ATTEND THE ALLERGY MASTERCLASS AND THEN LOG BACK IN TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT. ON COMPLETION, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE

Welcome to the AFSA Learning Academy Course on Allergic Diseases. The first item on the pathway that requires completion is the Pre-assessment. This assessment consists of a selection of questions related to the content of the Modules you will be covering. Please be sure to –

1. Answer all the questions
2. Review the results of your assessment after completion

This assessment will give you an idea of your current level of knowledge regarding Allergic Diseases. It will also help you to focus on the areas where you have to improve in terms of your own knowledge and skills.