Description
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 course is also suitable for those who have food allergies themselves or are parents of children with allergies.
It is important to understand food allergies if you work in a profession where food is handled and customers may ask for advice on their food choices. This course will teach the differences between food allergies and intolerances, how to recognise the symptoms of food allergies, read food labels, and much more. It also provides practical training on how to treat someone suffering from anaphylactic shock from food allergens.
If you work in a restaurant or own a food business, this 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
Institute of Hospitality endorsed
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified food safety professionals
Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This comprehensive training course is ideal for food, catering and hospitality professionals, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about food allergens. This includes:
Chefs
Restaurant Owners
Restaurant Managers
Waiting Staff
Catering assistants
Nutritionists & Dietitians
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the 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 practice 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 course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the 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 course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Basics of Food Allergens
Module 02: Allergen Guidance for Food Businesses
Module 03: Allergen Guidance for Consumers
Module 04: Allergic Reactions and Treatments
