Allergen Awareness Training Online

Allergen Awareness Training Online covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explains the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. It then finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.

Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance as though it is harmful. Why this happens, isn’t clear. However, most sufferers come from families that have a history of allergies, or related problems. Every year, the number of people with allergies is increasing so having an awareness of potential allergens and why they can be harmful is becoming more important, particularly if you work in the service industry.

This course is aimed at anyone working within the food industry and is ideal for individuals or businesses who might want to put all of their staff through the training. Allergic reactions can have serious consequences so knowing which substances can cause them and how to avoid cross contamination is vital to anyone working in the food industry CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

This course has 9 modules in total of which the required pass mark is 70% for each module.

Modules

• Food Intolerance and Allergens: the Basics
• Food Intolerances – Causes and Symptoms
• Allergies – Causes and Symptoms
• Allergen Facts
• Food Allergens and the Law
• Food Allergens – Practical Steps
• Allergen Information for Consumers
• Internal Monitoring and Review
• External Monitoring and Review

Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Cost: £25 (per person) – On booking this course you will receive an invoice of which once we are in receipt of full payment we will send your e-learn link along with instructions of access.

*Discounts on multiple purchases apply (purchase 10 and get 1 course free)*

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Accreditation: This course has been approved by the CPD Accreditation Group and RoSPA: