University of Colorado System
Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School
University of Colorado System

Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

This course is part of School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization

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Daniel Nicklas
Eve Kutchman
Lauren Welch

Instructors: Daniel Nicklas

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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10 videos9 readings2 quizzes

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.

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5 videos5 readings1 quiz

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.

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6 videos6 readings1 quiz

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.

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7 videos6 readings1 quiz

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Daniel Nicklas
University of Colorado System
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