Understanding Asthma Training Course

Yes. Comprehensive training is essential for all staff that come into contact with pupils with asthma. This is to ensure pupil safety and to equip staff to effectively manage asthma-related emergencies.

Staff who regularly interact with pupils with asthma should complete asthma awareness training at least once every year.

The Asthma Friendly Schools (AFS) Programme provides a structured approach to managing asthma in schools. By participating in the AFS programme, schools commit to:

• Prioritising asthma care: ensuring staff are trained to recognise and respond to asthma attacks.
• Facilitating medication administration: ensuring a safe and efficient system for administering inhalers and other necessary
• Promoting asthma awareness: educating staff and students on asthma triggers, symptoms, and preventative measures.
• Reducing absenteeism: implementing strategies to minimise absences related to asthma.

A school asthma policy should include:

• Detailed asthma register: maintaining a comprehensive record of all pupils with asthma.
• Named asthma lead: appointing a responsible individual to oversee the school's asthma policy and ensure immediate inhaler access.
• Storage and access details: specifying the location where inhalers are stored and accessed, including maintenance and disposal processes.
• Asthma action plan: Implementing personal asthma action plans, which, according to Asthma UK, can reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation following an asthma-related incident by up to 400%.
• Staff training: the provision of ongoing asthma training for school staff to maintain staff proficiency and create a safer environment for pupils with asthma.
• Trigger management: identifying and minimising pupils' exposure to known asthma triggers within the school environment.
• Emergency action plan: establishing a clear emergency procedure for responding to asthma-related emergencies.
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CPD (Continuing Professional Development) refers to the ongoing progression of staff skills and expertise. In schools CPD training

is vital for ensuring staff are up-to-date with their training and are prepared to handle emergencies efficiently and safely.

From first aid training, and epilepsy training for schools course, to safeguarding training in schools, we offer a host of CPD-accredited courses for all school staff.

Flexebee offers a variety of CPD courses, with flexible learning methods to meet the varying needs your organisation, your staff and your budget. Enquire now about creating your ideal staff training plan.