
Allergy Academy Allergy in Practice Course (2022)
Programme
Day 1 (12.05.2021)
Introduction to allergic disease (Virtual)
Time | Title | Outcome |
09.00 – 0930 | Welcome and introduction
| Set learning objectives, introduce the faculty, get to know other students, introduction to the syllabus. Preparation for the assessment. Rationale behind assessment methods and expectations. Introduction to work based module at KCL |
0930-1030 | Basic immunology of allergy and Epidemiology
| Understand the basic immunological mechanisms of allergic disease. The process of initial sensitisation and the allergic response in the presence of an allergen. Allergic March. Discuss the difference between IgE and Non-IgE reactions. |
1030-1045 | Break |
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1045-1115 | History taking – the cornerstone of diagnosis | Understand the importance of an allergy focused history. Gain an awareness of frameworks available to inform practice. Students will explore their history taking skills |
1115-1200 | Diagnostic techniques | Gain an overview of the various diagnostic techniques available in the diagnosis of allergic disease. Understand how to perform SPT safely. Look at environment, equipment, when SPT is not appropriate. Gain an understanding of when SpIgE testing may be appropriate. Understand how SpIgE is performed and how to interpret results. Gain an understanding of how CRD for certain allergens can enhance diagnosis and inform management. |
1200-1245 | Lunch |
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1245-1330 | Recognition and management of IgE mediated allergic reactions | Management of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Recognition and management will be discussed. |
1330-1415 | Pharmacological management of allergic disease | Students will develop an understanding of the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of medication send in the management of allergic disease. |
1415-1500 | Psychological impact of allergic disease | This session will explore the impact of allergic disease on an individual and give tools to help identify and support patients. |
1500 | Break |
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1515-1600 | Case studies |
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1600-1615 | Close of the day |
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Day 2 13.05.21
Common conditions seen in allergy (Virtual)
Time | Title | Outcome |
0855-0900 | Introduction and welcome |
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0900-0945 | Allergic rhinitis | Common triggers, avoidance and treatment |
0945-1030 | Immunotherapy | Criteria, SCIT and SLIT BSACI guidance |
1030 | Break |
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1045-1130 | FPIES |
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1130-1215 | Drug allergy | An overview- to include presentation, testing and management |
1215-1300 | Lunch |
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1300-1345 | Asthma (including biologics) | Diagnosis, management, treatment options and current issues for patients with asthma |
1345-1415 | Venom (joint with adults) | This session will explore the rationale for testing for suspected venom allergy and evaluates management. |
1415-1430 | Break |
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1430-1515 | Urticaria (including biologics) | Students will gain understanding of the pathophysiology of urticaria and management of the condition. |
1515-1600 | Allergy Research | Update in area of allergy research |
1600-1630 | Case Studies | Rebecca Batt and Katherine Knight |
1630 | Q&A close of the day | Rebeca Batt and Katherine Knight |
Day 3 (15.06.21)
Food Allergy (Virtual)
Time | Title | Outcome |
0900-0910 | Introduction and welcome | Ruth Chalmers |
0910-0945 | Introduction to eczema | Danielle Greenblatt (Paediatric Dermatology Consultant) |
0945-1015 | Pregnancy, infant feeding, early introduction (PR) | Tom Marrs Paediatric Allergy Consultant |
1015-1030 | Tea break |
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1030-1115 | Practical dietetics in early introduction (PR) - Video 1: Introducing allergens (peanut, sesame, egg) into an infant’s diet (TBC) - Case studies | Cathy Hunt
(Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian) |
1115–1130 | Questions | |
1130-1200 | Cow’s milk allergy - breastfeeding, formulas, milk/dairy alternatives, micronutrients, ladders/baked milk - Case studies (EHF/AA/OTC) - Video 1 Calcium contents of foods (TBC) Video 2: Differences in shop bought milk alternatives (TBC) |
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1200-1300 | Lunch | |
1300-1345 | Food immunotherapy | Anna Conrad and Katherine knight |
1345-1400 | Selective nut eating | TBC
(Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian) |
1400-1430 | Living with food allergy - Food labelling, PA’s, travel, school, free from foods - How can technology help | TBC (Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian) |
1430-1445 | Tea break | |
1445-1530 | Adult allergy - Lipid transfer protein allergy LTP - PFS - Exercise induced anaphylaxis - Case studies | Hannah Hunter (Specialist Adult Allergy Dietitian)
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1530–1615 1615-1630 | Oral food challenges -Protocols -Pitfalls -Blinding - Difference between adults and paeds Close and questions | Nursing and Dietetics - TBC (Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian)
Ruth & Rachel |
Day 4 (16.06.21)
Practical day (F2F)
Group A Practical Session AM SIM PM
Group B SIM AM Practical Session PM
Time | Title | Outcomes |
0830-0900 | Welcome to the practical day |
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0900-0930 | Practical Skin Prick Testing | A practical session, giving students the opportunity to practice SPT. |
0930-1000 | Practical management of allergic reactions | AAI device administration training using the different devices. Students will become familiar with the BSACI management plans |
1000-1015 | Break |
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1015-1100 | Practical management of food allergy | Workshops in small groups
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1100-1145 | Practical management of respiratory illness | Workshop session – students practice using the various devices 1. Spirometer station 2. FEN0 station 3. Inhaler devices 4. Nasal devices |
1145-12.30 | Eczema practical management | This session will give students the opportunity to practice and get to know the different emollients and topical treatments in the management of eczema |
1230-1315 | Lunch |
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1315-1615 | SAIL centre for practical management of allergic reactions – Sophisticated mannequins simulators will enable students to immerse themselves in a lifelike anaphylaxis situation. | SAIL centre for practical management of allergic reactions -Sophisticated mannequins simulators will enable students to immerse themselves in a lifelike anaphylaxis situation. |