Course Details

Allergies and Asthma

Course ID 77980

Child Care Support Network

(715) 258-2448

Description

Since so many children have one or both of these conditions, teachers need to know as much about them as possible. Key points of this training training include: how allergies develop, warning signs of anaphylaxis, the importance of developing a care plan, asthma triggers, and more. Additional resources are also included.

2.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (2 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Public School Teachers

School Age

Home Based Service Provider

Center Based Service Provider

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

The objectives in this training are to: 1) explain the difference between an allergy and a non-allergic condition (such as intolerance); 2) describe main types of allergies and common symptoms; 3) list recommendations for coping with allergies; 4) describe common symptoms and triggers of asthma; 5) explain diagnosis, treatment and recommendations for those suffering from asthma.

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.