The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Community Education & Training

The Department of Allergy and Immunology provides a range of quality training programs. For schools and children's services there are two accepted courses. One is the nationally accredited 22099VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis and the RCH course in The Prevention and Management of Anaphylaxis.  Both these sessions are delivered by highly qualified and experienced staff. we also deliver

• Family Education Sessions on Anaphylaxis

• On site information to schools, parent groups, student friendship groups etc - Tailor-made to suit your needs

MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION OF ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS

The Department of Allergy and Immunology is  able to deliver training in Management and prevention in allergy and anaphylaxis as outlined in the Ministerial Order 90 5.3 (ii) a course in anaphylaxis management endorsed and delivered by a tertiary level specialist allergy service within a tertairy level academic hospital"

This course meets the requirements of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) for staff working in schools

Quality Training

• All of our trainers hold Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Our training staff receive ongoing professional development and working within the allergy department.
• Training is targeted to meet not only the requirements of the competency but also can be tailored to individual work places.
• Training programs are competency based.
• The Department of Allergy has been delivering both training and community sessions to the early childhood and education sectors for many years.

Content Overview

• Assess the situation in relation physical hazards according with first aid principles and procedures
• Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic reaction
  • Reassure the casualty
  • follow the casualty's individual First Aid anaphylaxis Action plan is followed
  • Administration of adrenaline and appropriate first aid
  • Casualty's condition is monitored
• Communicate details of the incident
  • Appropriate emergency assistance is requested
  • Documentation is completed relating to the situations and established procedures
• Identify individuals at risk of allergic reactions
• Develop individual anaphylaxis management plans
• Implement strategies to prevent allergic and anaphylaxis reactions
• Develop and implement a communication plan

DATE	DAY	TIME	SESSION STATUS
January 30th 2012	Monday	5.30pm - 8.30pm	Places available
February 3rd	Friday	9.30am - 12.30pm	Places available
February 21st	Tuesday	9.30am - 12.30pm	Places available
March 7th	Wednesday	10.30 am - 1.30pm	Places available
April 5th	Thursday	11.30am - 2.30pm	Places available

Who should attend

• School teachers and other school staff
• School nurses
• Health professionals
• Staff providing catering for children

Assessment

To be deemed as competent for this course, participants need to participate in assessment tasks during the session on, EpiPen/Anapenﾮ administration, completing series of questions and a risk assessment activity.

Course Duration

Approximately 3.0 hours

Group size

Maximum group number for our training session is 18 participants.

Issuing of Certificates  

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued on successful completion of the course and assessment tasks.  This course is valid for 3 years.  This program is not an accredited course but fulfills the requirements of the Ministerial Order 90 Anaphylaxis in Schools

Course Fee

$60.00 per person

Bookings

Please click here  for registration form

Venue 

Training is being held in the new RCH, All classes in January, February and April will be held in Level 1 West,Health Education & Learning Precinct, Room TUR1.037. The class in March will be held in Level 1 West, Health, Education & Learning Precinct, Room CLS1.051

Please note 48 hours notice is required if you need to cancel your booking.

Car parking is available via the visitor's car park or metered parking in Flemington Road and or Gatehouse Street

22099VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

The Department of Allergy and Immunology is now able to deliver nationally recognised training in 22099VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis, under a partnership agreement with Australian Education & Training (RTO no. 21509).

This accredited course meets the training requirements of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) for staff working in schools and early childhood services.

Quality Training

• All of our trainers hold Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent and are either registered nurses with extensive experience in allergy or trainers which also deliver the Anaphylaxis Management Professional Development Course (Train the Trainer).
• Our training staff receive ongoing professional development on allergy information and current research on a regular basis.
• The Department has many years of experience delivering training in both the early childhood and education sectors.
• Training is targeted to meet not only the requirements of the competency but also can be tailored to individual work places.
• Training programs are competency based.
• The Department of Allergy has been delivering both training and community sessions to the early childhood and education sectors for many years

Content Overview

• Respond to the situation
  • Physical hazards are identified and removed according to established first aid principles and procedures, without delaying administration of adrenaline
  • The signs of an acute allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are recognized and responded to urgently
  • Appropriate urgent response in line with the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis is determined to ensure prompt control of situation
• Provide appropriate first aid treatment for anaphylactic reaction
  • Reassure the casualty
  • Follow the casualty's individual ASCIA Action plan for Anaphylaxis
  • Administration of adrenaline autoinjector and appropriate first aid
  • Casualty's condition is monitored
• Communicate details of the incident
  • Appropriate emergency assistance is requested
  • Documentation is completed relating to the situations and established procedures
• Evaluate first aid response to Anaphylactic reaction
• Identify individuals at risk of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
• Develop individual anaphylaxis management plans
• Implement strategies to prevent allergic reactions and anaphylactic reactions
  • Strategies are implemented to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals
• Develop and implement a communication plan

 

Assessment

To be deemed as competent for this course, participants need to participate in assessment tasks during the session. These assessments include EpiPen^® administration, Anapen^® administration, completing a series of questions, a risk assessment and a communication plan.

Course Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Group size

Maximum group number for our training session is 20 participants.

Issuing of Certificates  

A Statement of Attainment will be issued on successful completion of the course and assessment tasks.   The course is valid for 3 years.   Nationally Recognised Qualifications will be issued by Australian Education & Training - RTO no. 21509. 

Course Fee

$75.00 per person

Who should attend

Children's Services' staff; Kindergarten teachers, Assistants,  participants undergoing the Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services; Teachers, Principals, casula teachers, particpants returning to the school environment

Bookings

Please click here for registration form

Venues

Training is being held in the new RCH. Training in January, February and April will be held in Level 1 West, Health Education & Learning Precinct, Room TUR1.037. In March it will be in Level 1 West, Health , Education and Learning Precinct, Room CLS1.051.

Group Bookings (Not available at present)

Wilma can also organise training at your school or child care centre. Please ring her on 93454235 and negotiate a date. Costing remains the same except if the group is 20 the cost decreases by one participant to $1425

DATE	DAY	TIME	SESSION STATUS
January 30th 2012	Monday	5.30pm - 8.30pm	Places available
February 3rd	Friday	9.30am - 12.30pm	Places available
February 21st	Tuesday	9.30am - 12.30pm	Places available
March 7th	Wednesday	10.30 am - 1.30pm	Places available
April 5th	Thursday	11.30am - 2.30pm	Places available

FAMILY EDUCATION SESSIONS ON ALLERGY AND ANAPHYLAXIS

(No confirmed dates for 2012 as yet)

The Department is committed to supporting families of children that have been diagnosed with allergies and or anaphylaxis.  We are committed to providing current information and knowledge to assist families better understand their child's condition.  We are offering education sessions that will inform and empower families.

Who can attend these sessions?

These sessions are open to:

• Parents and family members
• Teenagers with anaphylaxis
• Nannies and babysitters
• The general community 

How long are these sessions?

Sessions run for approximately 90 minutes.

Please allow time for parking as sessions will commence on time.

When are the sessions?

Sessions are held on a regular basis in the evening/morning

Family Information Session dates at RCH from January - June 2010

Where are the sessions held?

Venues for Sessions:

These sessions will be held in the new RCH.

What is covered in these sessions?

What is the cost of the training?

Cost is $40.00 per head. 

How do I reserve a place?

Please email allergy.clinic@rch.au

Phone: 93454235

There are a maximum of 20 places per session.

Please note 48 hours notice is required if you need to cancel your booking.

ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Train the Trainer)

NO CONFIRMED DATES FOR 2012

This course has been especially designed to provide additional information on allergic disease and anaphylaxis. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to support educators and training in their delivery of allergy and anaphylaxis.  We have developed a comprehensive three day course to extend individual’s knowledge of allergy and anaphylaxis and see how children are diagnosed with allergy here at the hospital. Two of these days are classroom focused and 1 is clinical placement. This is the first course that offers clinical observation time in the Department of Allergy & Immunology alongside our excellent clinicians. 

Aim

• To provide current evidence based education and information on allergy and anaphylaxis.
• To ensure continuity of information being taught by individuals and RTO’s delivering anaphylaxis training and education.
• To increase the knowledge of all trainers delivering allergy and anaphylaxis training

Who Should Attend

This course is open to the following individuals:

• Nurse educators
• Trainers currently delivering  21659VIC First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
• Individuals delivering first aid courses
• School nurses
• Trainers wanting to deliver allergy and anaphylaxis training sessions
• Other interested health and education professionals

Content of the course

• Allergic disease

• IgE mediated allergy
• Links between asthma and allergy
• Food allergy Vs food intolerance

• How is Allergy diagnosed
  • Tests to identify allergy skin prick, RAST (radioallergosorbent)
  • What are food challenges
• Incidence of anaphylaxis in Australian children
• Current research in Australia
• Recognizing an allergic reaction
  • Signs and symptoms
  • First aid management of anaphylaxis
• Risk assessment of workplace environments
  • What is  risk management
  • How does a service complete risk assessment
  • Preventative strategies
• Current legislation for schools and early childhood services
• Regulations and ministerial orders what do they mean?
• What schools are facing when trying to implement the ministerial order
• Skills required in the classroom - Creating a learning environment; Ensuring delivery meets participants need; Appropriate assessment
• Half day clinical observation and half day case study and assessment
• Assessment tasks and case study

Assessment

1. Case Study

A report on a child with an allergic reaction that attends the Department of Allergy and Immunology at RCH. The student needs to  accompany a child through the process of having the consultation with the Specialist, undergoing skin prick tests and food challenges and then concluding with the Specialist’s summation of the allergy and his/her ongoing management. The required assessment will consist of:

2. Risk Assessment

• Identification of risks associated with an allergic reaction at childcare or school
• Individual allergy action plan for this child including planned schedule for regular review of the plan
• A risk assessment and minimisation plan
• A communication plan for stakeholders.

Pre requisites:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent or
• Div 1 Nurse
• or equivalent

There is a maximum of 18 places per session.

Course delivery is subject to a certain number of participants and low numbers may indicate a postponement of the session.