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.

This on-demand online course offers practical support for anyone who cares for children with asthma. It’s ideal for those who work in schools, as well as parents, guardians, youth workers and childminders/childcare workers. It offers comprehensive guidance on how to monitor and manage a child’s asthma while they’re at school. 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.

Learning outcomes

• Learn about the common types of inhalers and treatments for infants, juniors and teens
• Understand asthma attacks and their triggers and the emergency procedure that needs to be followed
• Understand what is expected from school management and staff, including what needs to be done with policies, trips, exams, exercise and emotional support

This course will end with a 20-question multiple choice test (Certificate received upon completion with 90% pass mark).

It’s IIRSM approved & CPD accredited.

There is no specific date or time for this course - you can complete this course at a time that suits you by logging in to our IHASCO/Atlas on demand platform.

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Important info to note before you begin:

• you will find this course under the title ‘'Asthma Training for Schools & Carers"
• you will need to register/log in using your name and email address to access your account
• you will see 24 courses available on your home screen. You must only select the course/s that you wish to complete, the other courses listed are optional
• if you begin a course, you are required to complete it