A detailed and thorough description of the training can be found here.
In Unit 1, participants will increase general awareness, knowledge, and comprehension of Food Allergy (FA) as outlined by the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), a national organization dedicated to equipping caregivers of food-allergic children.
In Unit 2, participants will analyze a research-based video created by Northwestern University’s Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR) which provides a practical application of food allergy knowledge in an early childhood setting.
Unit 3 will shift the focus on navigating food allergies in the real word with real families. Recognizing that food allergy policies apply to ALL children and families, special attention will be provided for working with families of non-food allergic children, military families, special needs families, and families where English is their second language. - This unit will emphasize practical tips and strategies and will include excerpts from a 2021 interview Dr. Ruchi Gupta conducted with two Early Childhood Professionals who are Directors in early childhood settings.
Unit 4 focuses on a 10 minute training focused on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis.