This course will give child care providers the tools and knowledge they need to care for children with asthma and allergies and provide a safe and healthy environment for children with these medical conditions. Asthma and allergies are manageable diseases with preparation and education.
During this interactive course, a trained health professional teaches providers:
• How to recognize the signs and symptoms of an asthma or allergy episode
• How to institute environmental control measures to prevent these episodes
• Appropriate use of medications and the tools for asthma management such as inhalers and peak flow meters to keep these diseases under control
The Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers© course was developed for staff in child care centers, family or home child care settings, Head Start programs, preschools and nursery schools. All courses are offered at no cost to the participants. Classes do fill quickly.
To register call the AAFA office at 314-645-2422 or send an email to aafa@aafastl.org.
Please include your name, center, center address, center director’s name and center’s phone number.
