Allergy in Practice: Diploma Level Module
CATS Points: 15
Academic
Level 2 (Diploma)
Notional Study Time: 150 hours
Duration: 4 months
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This course is for nurses who care for patients with allergy in general practice or in the community
- The number of patients suffering from serious allergies has soared by 25% in just 4 years
- Eczema and asthma are the most common complaints although the largest recorded increase is in peanut allergies – which in rare cases can prove fatal
- In 2001, nearly 1 in 5 GP patients had at least 1 allergic disease. But by 2005, that figure had increased to nearly 1 in 4
- In the UK there are just 29 fully trained NHS allergy consultants.
Despite being the number one environmental disease there is still a growing gulf between the need for effective advice and treatment and the availability of professional services. Education for Health’s Allergy in Practice module will equip you with the necessary knowledge and training to provide an effective primary care led allergy service in which your patients can have confidence and trust. It is aimed at all GPs and practice nurses working in primary care.
This module covers the following areas:
- Allergy and allergens
- Simple allergy mechanisms
- Recognition of allergic signs and symptoms
- Anaphylaxis
- Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Approaches to management
By the end of the module you will be able to:
- Understand the significance of the prevalence and morbidity associated with allergic diseases
- Discuss signs and symptoms of common allergic diseases in different organ systems
- Examine the link between common allergic diseases and apply theories to clinical practice
- Explain allergen avoidance and how this relates to practical advice for patients
- Select and justify appropriate treatment options
This course will take 4 months to complete and is delivered through comprehensive study materials.
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