AllergyWise® for Workplaces

Designed to ensure all staff in a workplace or business are allergy aware, can recognise the signs of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and have the confidence to safely manage a reaction.

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AllergyWise® for Workplaces course outline

Our new AllergyWise® for Workplaces course includes:

5 modules (allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, allergen avoidance & risk factors, treating anaphylaxis with adrenaline auto-injectors, allergy management in the workplace)
Links to useful resources, such as a Workplace Anaphylaxis Risk Assessment and Adult Allergy Action Plan
5 quizzes
Practical scenarios
Optional narration of lessons
Final assessment
Personalised downloadable digital certificate of completion

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"This course is so helpful for workplaces. Clear, well thought through and easy to follow. "

"The included workplace risk assessment is great! I love the fact that there's a review date built into it too - keeping the discussion alive. "

"This course is so helpful for workplaces. Clear, well thought through and easy to follow. "

"The included workplace risk assessment is great! I love the fact that there's a review date built into it too - keeping the discussion alive. "

"This course is so helpful for workplaces. Clear, well thought through and easy to follow. "

"The included workplace risk assessment is great! I love the fact that there's a review date built into it too - keeping the discussion alive. "

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This online course covers common causes of allergic reactions, symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen® and Jext®), and how to manage allergies in the workplace, including allergen avoidance, employer responsibilities, employee responsibilities, risk assessment, Allergy Action Plans, storage of adrenaline auto-injectors and practical scenarios relevant to workplaces.

This course takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete, at a time that suits you.

To complement this online course, we recommend you order trainer adrenaline auto-injector devices to practise with. Order these directly from the manufacturer’s websites for free: EpiPen® and Jext®.

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Who is the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course useful for?

It’s important for employers and employees to work together to create a safe working environment for people with allergies, whether the workplace is an office, healthcare setting, university, retail or outdoor working environment.

This course is designed for all staff in any workplace. The course is for employers, employees with allergies and their colleagues, to ensure the whole workplace is allergy aware, understands the importance of allergen avoidance and knows what to do in an emergency.

Why the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course is important

Creating a working environment where employees can safely do their jobs is part of an employer’s duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

The most serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) usually begins within minutes and can be life-threatening. The more staff that are allergy aware, understand the importance of allergen avoidance, know the signs of an allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency, the safer everyone with allergies in the workplace will be.

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How serious allergies affect adults

In the UK, it's estimated that 1-2% of the adult population have allergies and intolerances

Colleagues in the workplace may have food allergies, or non-food allergies (e.g. medication, insect stings)

For those living with serious allergies, feeling like you have to always be vigilant can cause anxiety, even around every day tasks

Why choose our course?

Anaphylaxis UK is the only charity solely for those at risk of serious allergic reactions. We’ve been supporting those at risk of anaphylaxis for over 25 years, providing trusted information to individuals, schools, healthcare professionals and businesses. Our information is evidence-based, with the support of our Clinical and Scientific Panel.

This new AllergyWise^® for Workplaces course has been produced by our Online Training and Education Manager and qualified teacher, with support from our Information Team, with a wealth of knowledge about allergies and anaphylaxis. The course content has also been clinically reviewed and reviewed by workplace staff.

Pricing information

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Course cost: £21 including VAT per person.

You can purchase this course for a minimum of 5 staff.

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FAQs: About the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

How long do staff have to complete the course?

The purchased courses are valid for 12 months, as per the course terms and conditions.
Do staff have to complete it at a certain time?

No, this online course can be completed at a time that suits the user.
How long does the course take?

The course takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete.
Does the course need to be completed all in one go?

No, users can log back in and their course progress will be saved.
Do you need to pass the final assessment on the first attempt?

No, the pass mark for the final assessment is 80% but you can re-do the assessment multiple times if needed. There is also no time limit for the final assessment.
Does this course include how to use adrenaline auto-injectors?

Yes, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors is included in this course.

To complement this online course, we recommend you order trainer adrenaline auto-injector devices to practise with. Order these directly from the manufacturer’s websites for free: EpiPen® and Jext®.
How long will I have access to the course content?

The validity of the course purchase is 12 months.
Why is it important workplace staff complete this course?

The most serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) usually begins within minutes and can be life-threatening.

It’s important to raise allergy awareness in the workplace, to ensure workplaces are safe for those with allergies.

The more staff in a workplace who have an understanding of allergies and allergen avoidance, can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis and know what to do in an emergency, the safer anyone with allergies in the workplace will be.

FAQs: Purchasing the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

How do I buy this AllergyWise® for Workplaces course?

Click one of the purchase buttons throughout this page, or through this link. Payment is made by credit/debit card.
How much does the course cost?

The course costs £21 including VAT per person. There is a minimum purchase of 5.
Why do I have to buy for a minimum of 5 staff?

We encourage a whole workplace allergy awareness approach – the more staff who are allergy aware and can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis, the safer anyone with allergies in the workplace will be.
What if I don’t need to buy for 5 staff?

Once purchased, you will be able to use the course places for 12 months, so if you have any staff changes, new staff members, ad-hoc staff etc. then these staff can also be trained.
What happens after I’ve paid for this course for my staff?

The group leader who purchases the course can enrol users onto the course. You can do this by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’. Click on the Enrol New User button to add users by entering their name and email address. The enrolled user will then receive an email with their account login details so they can access the training. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually.

Please see pages 3 and 4 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

FAQs: Managing your AllergyWise® account

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

I've purchased this course, how do I enrol staff?

The group leader who purchases the course can enrol users onto the course. You can do this by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’. Click on the Enrol New User button to add users by entering their name and email address. The enrolled user will then receive an email with their account login details so they can access the training. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually.

Please see pages 3 and 4 of our step-by-step guide for further information.
I’ve purchased this course, how do I find out how many staff have completed it?

As the group leader, you can see the progress of your staff by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’.
I've been told to do this course, how do I access it?

Your group leader, who is the person who purchases this course for your workplace, can enrol you onto the course. They can either assign user email addresses themselves to enrol staff directly, or they can distribute a shareable link for users to sign up themselves. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually.

Please see pages 4 to 6 of our step-by-step guide for further information.
I've received a link to access the course, do I need to sign up myself?

If your group leader has not enrolled you as a user onto the course, but has shared a link with you instead, you need to create your own account by clicking ‘Become a Member’. Once registered, you will be able to access the course content.

Please see pages 5 to 6 of our step-by-step guide for further information.
Can a colleague share my login?

No, all of our AllergyWise® courses are designed to be done individually. If you give your login details to someone else, the quizzes and course assessment will have already been completed by you and they will not be able to get a digital certificate of completion.
How do I access my digital certificate once I’ve completed the course?

After passing the final assessment, you will be able to download and save your digital certificate of completion by clicking on the ‘print your certificate’ button.

You can also download your digital certificate of completion by logging into your account and clicking on the certificate icon in the Training area.

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More about the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course

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Who is the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course useful for?

Why the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course is important

Purchase AllergyWise® for Workplaces

How serious allergies affect adults

Why choose our course?

Pricing information

Bulk Purchase

FAQs: About the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course

How long do staff have to complete the course?

Do staff have to complete it at a certain time?

How long does the course take?

Does the course need to be completed all in one go?

Do you need to pass the final assessment on the first attempt?

Does this course include how to use adrenaline auto-injectors?

How long will I have access to the course content?

Why is it important workplace staff complete this course?

FAQs: Purchasing the AllergyWise® for Workplaces course

How do I buy this AllergyWise® for Workplaces course?

How much does the course cost?

Why do I have to buy for a minimum of 5 staff?

What if I don’t need to buy for 5 staff?

What happens after I’ve paid for this course for my staff?

FAQs: Managing your AllergyWise® account

I've purchased this course, how do I enrol staff?

I’ve purchased this course, how do I find out how many staff have completed it?

I've been told to do this course, how do I access it?

I've received a link to access the course, do I need to sign up myself?

Can a colleague share my login?

How do I access my digital certificate once I’ve completed the course?

Purchase AllergyWise® for Workplaces

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