Course Content:
Introduction to Allergic Diseases, Food Allergy, Food Allergy Safety Training, Basic and Practical Allergy
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe a range of different allergic diseases
- Understand the classification and causes of adverse reactions to food
- Recognise the symptoms and signs of food allergies
- Describe the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance
- Appreciate the effects of food allergy on quality of life
- Describe the various tests and correct diagnosis of food allergy
- Conduct oral food challenges
- Advise patients on avoidance
- Describe the major allergens and
- Appreciate the sources of hidden allergens
- Understand the dangers of cross-contamination
- Recognise and manage allergic reactions
- Understand re-testing principles
- Appreciate the diagnosis and management cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA)
- Comprehend milk intolerance tests
Course Duration:
Approximately 2 Hrs
MASTERCLASS
Allergy Society endorsed, university and CPD accredited allergy materials with standardised content vetted by experts. Home- or office-based access to online training with no need to travel, take time off, and incur additional costs. Pay for the online course and get free full-day allergy webinar masterclass with additional CPD points!
Imagine “Zoom”, but with additional features. Unlimited numbers of participants with the ability to interact and ask questions either via text or via voice. Presenters who can share their screen (slides) as well as their faces and be on-screen simultaneously. For interactive (practical sessions) up to 50 participants can share voice, video and screen content simultaneously, and the rest can watch as per the model above. The system will individually monitor each participant to allow CPD accreditation to be accurately administered. Sessions can be recorded centrally and viewed later if the time of the class is not convenient. A mobile post-learning reference app for continued access to core knowledge, updated regularly, to keep and refer to after the masterclass is completed.
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 –
- Answer all the questions
- 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.
