Welcome to School Health specialization: Managing Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School course. In this course, you will learn about these common medical issues students face and how to best support students who suffer from them. We will also take a holistic look at how we can best support overall student health.
We will take a look at how the school nurse provides support to students and staff in each scenario and how to plan ahead in the event of an emergency.
We will walk through the reasons that schools should promote student health and how we can support students that face these common medical conditions
As part of the course, we will introduce two students to help all of this information come alive. Prepare yourself to learn about these common medical conditions. Let’s get started!
This course is part of the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization
Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Asthma
In the following module you will learn more about the obstacles students with asthma face and how to be prepared to assist students with asthma and help them manage their symptoms. While our abilities to manage asthma have improved over the years, we still face many challenges. We will learn more about the staff-related responsibilities in aiding a student with asthma and how to compose a plan in the event of an emergency. You will learn how to recognize asthma triggers and how to administer proper therapies while supporting the social emotional needs of the student.
9 videos (Total 38 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
What is Asthma?3m
Asthma Triggers2m
Symptoms of Asthma Attack2m
Asthma Management3m
Role of School Nurse7m
Medical Management Plans6m
Asthma Action Plan4m
Supporting Students with Asthma7m
8 readings
About Us: School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization at CU Anschutz10m
What is Asthma?10m
Asthma Triggers20m
Symptoms of Asthma Attack20m
Asthma Management10m
Role of School Nurse10m
Medical Management Plans30m
Asthma Action Plan15m
2 practice exercises
Asthma Practice Quiz10m
Asthma Assessment30m
Week
2Type 1 Diabetes
In this module you will learn about Type 1 Diabetes and how best to assist students with Type 1 Diabetes. Included in the lessons are an overview of Type 1 Diabetes as a condition, how to create plans in the event of an emergency, an overview of relevant federal regulations, the role of the school nurse as a resource, and supporting the social emotional needs of students with Type 1 Diabetes.
5 videos (Total 33 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Management of Type 1 Diabetes4m
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes5m
Diabetes Medication Management7m
Care of Students with T1DM9m
5 readings
What is Type 1 Diabetes?45m
Management of Type 1 Diabetes15m
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes30m
Diabetes Medication Managements
Care of Students with T1DM20m
1 practice exercise
Type 1 Diabetes Assessment30m
Week
3Seizures
Next we’ll learn about seizures and how to assist students who suffer from seizures. Seizures can be a scary thing. In the following lessons you’ll learn what seizures are, what causes them, why epilepsy is often associated with seizures, signs and symptoms to look for, information on seizure first aid, the role of the school nurse as a resource, and how to best support students who experience a seizure.
6 videos (Total 23 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Causes of Seizures2m
Common Symptoms of Seizures1m
Management of Seizures4m
Seizure Disorders: School Nurse and Staff3m
Seizure Emergency Action Plan7m
6 readings
What is a Seizure Disorder?30m
Causes of Seizures15m
Common Symptoms of Seizuress
Management of Seizures20m
Seizure Disorders: School Nurse and Staffs
Seizure Emergency Action Plan20m
1 practice exercise
Seizures Assessment30m
Week
4Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis
There are a wide variety of allergies represented in a given school population. In this module we’ll learn more about allergies and their effects and the role of the immune system. Once we’ve covered the basics we’ll dive into reactions ranging from mild to severe and anaphylaxis, recognizing symptoms, helping students manage their allergies at school, medications used in the event a student is exposed to an allergen, how to plan for emergencies, and how to minimize exposure.
7 videos (Total 28 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Recognizing Signs of Allergies and Anaphylaxis3m
Common Food Allergens2m
Management of Allergies and Anaphylaxis3m
Role of Allergy and Anaphylaxis4m
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Plan5m
Ways to Minimize Exposure4m
6 readings
What are Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis?20m
Recognizing Signs of Allergies and Anaphylaxis10m
Common Food Allergens15m
Management of Allergies and Anaphylaxis20m
Role of Allergy and Anaphylaxis20m
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Plan20m
1 practice exercise
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Assessment30m
Instructors
Daniel Nicklas
Assistant Professor, Director of Primary Care Education for the Pediatrics Residency, Co-medical Director for the Pediatric Call CenterDepartment of Pediatrics
Eve Kutchman
Strategist, Exercise PsychologistChild Health Advocacy Institute and Lifestyle Medicine
Lauren Welch
Pediatric Resident PhysicianDepartment of Pediatrics
Karen Hecker
Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse IIISchool Health and Child Health Advocacy Institute
About University of Colorado System
The University of Colorado is a recognized leader in higher education on the national and global stage. We collaborate to meet the diverse needs of our students and communities. We promote innovation, encourage discovery and support the extension of knowledge in ways unique to the state of Colorado and beyond.
About the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization
Children and adolescents spend so much of their time in school regardless of where they live in the world. Health and learning are closely connected in the school setting, where good health and healthy practices create the optimal conditions for students’ academic success. And the contrary is also true: poor heath and unhealthy practices build tall barriers to student learning.
The courses of this specialization are designed to equip learners to manage common health conditions including asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures. Next they will learn to manage common behavior conditions such as ADHD and autism as well as learning disabilities and concussion. Upon completion of the specialization, learners will be ready to apply newly acquired skills in the provision of social, emotional, behavioral, and special education services. Importantly, they will also be ready to promote healthy practices such as nutrition, physical activity, and community and family participation in their own school community.
In pediatric healthcare we do everything possible to ensure the health of children and adolescents but there can be no greater impact on a child’s health than receiving optimal health condition management and healthy practices in school.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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