About this course

All about Allergens for Hospitals: Ward managers and nursesGain knowledge about food allergy, manage patients with food allergy on the ward, and understand the processes needed to ensure that the right meal or fluid is delivered to the right patient.

Who this course is for

  • Hospital executives
  • Directors of Nursing
  • Nurse unit manager (or otherwise named)
  • Ward staff educators
  • Nurses (Registered and Enrolled)

Course modules and learning outcomes

There are four units in this All about Allergens course. Learning outcomes are assessed with short end of unit quizzes and a longer final assessment.

Unit 1: Food allergy overview

Unit 2: Hospital obligations and duty of care

Unit 3: Practical management of food allergy on the ward (Part 1)

Unit 4: Practical management of food allergy on the ward (Part 2)

Course length

This course takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Your progress is saved along the way, so you can stop and come back to the course at any time. It is recommended you complete the course within 2 weeks.

How often to undertake this course 

You should undertake this training at least every 2 years.

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