Food Allergen Awareness

Course details

The Food Allergen Awareness Training course is ideal for nutritionists, food, catering, and hospitality professionals who want to gain an in-depth understanding of the different types of allergies and their prevention measures. This 
Food Allergen Awareness course is also suitable for those who have food allergies themselves or are parents of children with allergies.

It is important to understand Food Allergen Awareness if you work in a profession where food is handled and customers may ask for advice on their food choices. This Food Allergen Awareness course will teach the differences between food allergies and intolerances, how to recognize the symptoms of food allergies, read food labels, and much; It also provides practical training on how to treat someone suffering from anaphylactic shock from Food Allergen Awareness.

If you work in a restaurant or own a food business, this Food Allergen Awareness course will ensure your full competency when dealing with allergens. It will also give you the confidence to advise customers on what foods to avoid and deal with any food-related emergencies.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the Food Allergen Awareness course?

This comprehensive Food Allergen Awareness course is ideal for food, catering and hospitality professionals, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about Food Allergen Awareness. This includes:

• Chefs
• Restaurant Owners
• Restaurant Managers
• Waiting Staff
• Catering assistants
• Nutritionists & Dietitians

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Food Allergen Awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the major types of allergens in food
• Discuss in detail the differences between food allergies and food intolerances
• Take quick and appropriate action if a customer is suffering from anaphylactic shock
• Provide customers with information on food allergens and advise them on their meal choices
• Understand the allergen requirements and best practices for food businesses
• Read food labels to be able to detect whether they contain food allergens
• Plan allergen-friendly meals at home and order food and takeaways safely
• Treat customers and individuals suffering from allergic reactions

Assessment

At the end of the Food Allergen Awareness course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the Food Allergen Awareness course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the Food Allergen Awareness course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Basics of Food Allergen Awareness
Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers
Module 04: Allergic Reactions and Treatments
  Updated on 02 August, 2021