Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in Catering & Hospitality

Basic First Aid  

Course Overview

CPD/CE Points:  30 Mins

Assessment:  10

Pass Rate:  80%

Authors

Food Compliance HQ Administrator
Food Compliance HQ Administrator

Course Details

This course is tailored for food service providers, particularly front-of-house staff, and managers, committed to ensuring every customer's safe dining experience. It provides the tools and knowledge necessary to handle emergencies and maintain the highest safety standards in your establishment. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this module, you should:

  • Understand what an allergic reaction is and how it can lead to anaphylaxis.
  • Understand how food allergies can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
  • Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis effectively.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms and act quickly to address the situation while remaining calm and focused.
  • Perform basic first aid for someone.
  • Know how to report the incident and understand the importance of correctly documenting and reporting the incident to comply with health and safety regulations. 

These skills are vital for ensuring the safety of individuals in food settings and will prepare you to handle emergencies confidently.

Course Aims

  • Gain a clear understanding of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis and the importance of quick and accurate responses to such incidents.
  • Learn about the most common causes of allergic reactions specific to food service settings, helping prevent potential hazards.
  • Develop the ability to identify the key signs of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis and act promptly.
  • Acquire basic practical first aid skills to manage medical emergencies efficiently and confidently.
  • Learn the proper steps for documenting and reporting incidents to ensure compliance and promote workplace safety. 

Course Objectives

By the end of this module, you should:

  • Understand what an allergic reaction is and how it can lead to anaphylaxis.
  • Understand how food allergies can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.
  • Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis effectively.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms and act quickly to address the situation while remaining calm and focused.
  • Perform basic first aid for someone.
  • Know how to report the incident and understand the importance of correctly documenting and reporting the incident to comply with health and safety regulations. 

These skills are vital for ensuring the safety of individuals in food settings and will prepare you to handle emergencies confidently.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction

  • What is a food allergy?
  • What are the common causes of anaphylaxis?
  • Why is knowing about anaphylaxis important?
  • Roles and responsibilities of food professionals
  • The importance of Natasha's Law and Owen's Law for consumer safety
  • Be prepared for change – this is key to prevention

  • Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions
  • What to do in an emergency?
  • Quick Recap
  • Important note

  • Incident recording
  • Responding to an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis incident
  • The role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

  • Summary

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 10 Assessments

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I found this course easy to use and very helpful

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