Children with Special Health Care Needs: Allergies, Anaphylaxis, & Emergency Treatment in Child Care

Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering information about children with special health care needs, ADA inclusion requirements, care teams for children with special health care needs, the role of the Child Care Health Consultant, required documentation for children with special health care needs and for handling medical emergencies at the child care facility. Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering allergies, anaphylaxis, and emergency treatment in child care. Participants will learn about allergies and common allergens, how to reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce exposure to allergens, to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, become familiar with proper storage and use of epinephrine auto-injectors, how to follow emergency follow up procedures and about required documentation.

Presenter: Jennifer Bruni, Child Care Health Consultant

Cost: Free

Credit: 1.5 hours

Questions contact: Jessica Belcher 828-698-0674 x 160

[email protected]

*Please arrive early so the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you register for the training event and are unable to attend, you MUST contact CCR&R prior to the scheduled training event to cancel or you will be liable for the registration costs.