Training

Staff training is a really important part of preventing and managing anaphylaxis.

Staff need to know how to prevent allergic reactions and also how to recognise and respond to an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis.

ASCIA has developed free anaphylaxis online training for schools, children’s education and care services and the community.

ASCIA e-training for schools

ASCIA e-training for Children’s Education and Care

ASCIA e-training for first aid and community

In addition to full anaphylaxis training, it is important that staff keep up to date with how to recognise and respond to an allergic reaction. It is easy to forget things if you are not regularly refreshing your knowledge and skills.

ASCIA has developed a free anaphylaxis refresher course which only takes about 15 minutes to complete and this course should be undertaken by staff twice a year.

ASCIA anaphylaxis refresher training

Managing food allergies when preparing food is different to anaphylaxis training. The National Allergy Council has developed the All about Allergens online courses to help people who are responsible for preparing, serving and supervising food and meal times. These courses are available free of charge.

All about Allergens for schools online training

All about Allergens for Children’s Education & Care online training

All about Allergens for Camps online training

Content updated February 2025.