American Red Cross

FOOD ALLERGY BASICS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and describe the symptoms of an allergic reaction to food
• Define anaphylaxis
• List the three life saving properties of epinephrine
• Demonstrate use of an EpiPen® using an EpiPen trainer
• Implement techniques to reduce food allergen exposures in the school and childcare setting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Childcare Providers, Teachers, School Nurses

WHEN AND WHERE

American Red Cross, Downtown Office
720 Sycamore Street , Cincinnati , Ohio
Saturday, February 10, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Or

American Red Cross Northeast Office
10870 Kenwood Road , Blue Ash, Ohio
Saturday, November 18 2006 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (new date)
Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

COST

Free of charge to participants

Made possible by a grant from “Food Allergy Awareness, Support and Training ”

REGISTER NOW!

CALL 513-792-4000; PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

NEW!!!!

We are able to come to your facility to teach “Food Allergy Awareness”, thanks to a grant from, ”Food Allergy Awareness, Support and Training”.

We will require the following:

• 3.5 hour in-service time to teach the class

• A minimum of 12 students

• Adult-sized tables and chairs for the students, and a T.V. with a VCR or DVD

• A blank wall or screen in which to show power point slides

• Call 513-792-4000 and leave contact information for Jean Ellsworth. We will call you to schedule your class.

3.5 In-service hours will be given to licensed childcare providers

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Food Allergy Support & Training Inc is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit education and support group