Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis Level 3 (VTQ)
Online & Classroom Training Course
Video Playtime
2 hours and 10 minutes
Video Count
57 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- Follows UK & ERC guidelines
- 3.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
- This course is valid for 3 years
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Course Introduction
- Course introduction 2:56
- Why this training is important 3:42
- Benedict’s Law and the Statutory Guidance for Schools 3:36
- and more...
Section 2
Food Allergens
- Dietary requirements 2:50
- Facts about food allergies 1:22
- Food intolerance 1:14
- and more...
Section 3
Allergen Controls
- Allergen controls 1:02
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect 2:34
- Preventing cross-contamination 2:23
- and more...
Section 4
About Anaphylaxis
- About Anaphylaxis 3:35
- What is Anaphylaxis 2:04
- Living with Anaphylaxis 1:44
- and more...
Section 5
Auto Injector Types, Storage and Disposal
- What is an Auto-Injector? 1:53
- EpiPen® 1:52
- Jext® 2:23
- and more...
Section 6
Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
- Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis 1:24
- Basic First Aid Advice 1:51
- Anaphylaxis patient position 2:24
- and more...
Section 7
Managing Allergies
- Managing allergies on school trips 2:29
- Allergy safety in clubs and activities 2:28
- Allergy bullying and safeguarding 2:23
- and more...
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Who needs Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis Level 3 (VTQ) training?
Most people take Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis Level 3 (VTQ) training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.
Some professionals that may need a Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis Level 3 (VTQ) course include:
- Schools: teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, office staff, SEN teams, site teams, trip leaders
- Early years/colleges: staff supporting learners with medical needs (best-practice approach)
- Workplaces: first aiders, managers, HR, H&S teams, front-of-house and catering teams
More about this course
Allergy Awareness Training for Schools & Workplaces
Our Allergy Awareness course is designed to help education settings and workplaces recognise, prevent, and respond to serious allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis). It is particularly relevant for schools preparing for the new statutory allergy safety requirements due to come into force from September 2026 in England, including expectations around spare adrenaline auto-injectors, staff training, and an allergy policy.
Training is available nationwide as: classroom-based sessions (at training centres or delivered on-site), and a fully online video course hosted on the ProTrainings system.
Why this training matters now
The Department for Education has announced stronger protections for children with allergies, including: stocking spare adrenaline auto-injectors, all-staff allergy awareness training, and a dedicated school allergy/medical conditions policy, with new guidance intended to come into force in September 2026.
Schools already have duties to support pupils with medical conditions under Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014. In addition, schools have been permitted since 1 October 2017 to purchase spare adrenaline auto-injectors for emergency use.
What you will learn
- Understanding allergies: common triggers, risk factors, and how reactions can escalate
- Recognising anaphylaxis: early and severe signs, and when it is an emergency
- Immediate response: calling 999, positioning, monitoring, handover information
- Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs): when and how to use them safely, and what to do if symptoms persist
- Preventing exposure: food sharing, classroom activities, events, and safe routines
- Planning and documentation: allergy action plans / Individual Healthcare Plans and clear role allocation
- Safer trips and activities: risk assessment essentials, kit checks, and staff briefing
- Recording and learning: incident reporting, debriefing, and improving controls
The course reflects recognised UK guidance on emergency response to anaphylaxis, including the importance of prompt adrenaline use and seeking emergency help.
Course formats
1) Classroom / On-site training
- Delivered at training centres or at your school/workplace
- Scenario-based learning to build confidence in real-world situations
- Ideal for whole-staff training days and compliance roll-outs
2) Online video course (ProTrainings system)
- Complete on any device, at your own pace
- Consistent training across multiple sites
- Excellent for induction, refreshers, and tracking completions
Outcomes
- Staff can spot anaphylaxis quickly and act decisively
- Greater confidence using adrenaline auto-injectors in an emergency
- Stronger day-to-day controls to reduce avoidable exposures
- Support for implementing practical policy and planning expectations ahead of September 2026
Book or licence the training
We can deliver Allergy Awareness as a single session, a whole-school/workplace roll-out, or provide online licences for ongoing induction and annual refreshers.
Enquire today to discuss delivery options, group sizes, multi-site coverage, and online access via the ProTrainings system.
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 10 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Student Manual (V8.3) - Anaphylaxis Awareness
- Student Manual (V8.4) - Food Hygiene - English
- Be Allergy Aware Save-a-Life leaflet
- EURneffy® nasal spray for anaphylaxis leaflet
- Food Standards Agency - FAQ's on gluten intolerance and food labelling
- Food Standards Agency - Food allergy and intolerance
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