The purpose of this training is to improve our understanding of the different types of allergens that exist and allergic reactions that can result from such allergens. Some allergens just make us uncomfortable while other allergens can be life threatening. We will look at the different types of allergens throughout this presentation.

Training Content

• What is an Allergy?
• Allergies in Canada –by the numbers
• What are allergens
• Food allergies
• Allergic reactions –What can happen
• Anaphylaxis
• Substance allergies –latex, metal, plants
• Aeroallergies
• Insect sting/bite allergies
• Drug allergies
• Food Allergy Video