Asthma Awareness Training Course

Asthma Awareness Training Course

This Asthma Awareness Training course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognise asthma symptoms, understand common triggers, and manage asthma safely.

Participants learn how to spot asthma signs, identify triggers, use inhalers correctly, and respond to asthma attacks.

The course also builds confidence in supporting care plans, creating asthma-friendly environments, and communicating clearly with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

The training follows trusted guidelines like BTS/SIGN, NICE, and GINA, along with the National Capability Framework and NHS England’s Bundle of Care, to ensure safe and effective asthma care.

On completion, participants receive a Level 2 Certificate in Asthma Awareness. The course is ideal for staff in care, education, healthcare, and emergency settings.

📚Related: Anaphylaxis Awareness Training / COPD Awareness Training Course. / Oxygen Therapy Awareness Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2-3 Hours (half-day)
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online (Virtual)

🫁Pair Together: Respiratory Care Training / Epilepsy Awareness Training / Nutrition and Hydration Awareness Course.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Asthma

The course explains what asthma is and how it affects people. It also shows why asthma awareness is important in healthcare and community settings.

2. Asthma Symptoms

You will learn common asthma symptoms, how they vary, and how to recognise early signs.

3. Different Types of Asthma

The course covers different types of asthma, like allergic and exercise-induced asthma, and their triggers.

4. Asthma Triggers

You will learn about common triggers such as allergens, smoke, and cold air, and how to avoid them.

5. Recognising Signs of Asthma Worsening

The course teaches how to spot worsening symptoms and early signs of an asthma attack.

6. Commonly Used Asthma Medications

You will learn about inhalers, bronchodilators, and steroids, how they work, and how to use them correctly.

7. Signs and Symptoms During an Asthma Attack

The course explains what happens during an attack, key signs, and the steps to take, including first aid.

By taking this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of asthma, including its symptoms and allergies, triggers, and treatments. This training equips you with the skills needed to support people with asthma and keep them safe in different settings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the half-day Asthma Awareness course, you will be able to:

• Define what asthma is
• List common symptoms experienced by people with asthma
• Compare the main types of asthma
• Discuss common triggers, such as environmental, emotional, and physical factors
• Identify early warning signs that show asthma may be getting worse
• Name commonly used asthma medications, including both rescue and preventative types
• Describe the correct actions to take during an asthma attack.

This course is will be useful in care settings, schools, daycare services etc.

Why is asthma awareness important?

Asthma awareness is important for spotting symptoms early, managing the condition well, and preventing serious attacks.

It helps reduce hospital visits, improves people’s quality of life, and gives carers, teachers, and healthcare workers the confidence to respond quickly.

Being aware also helps create safer places and makes sure people get the right treatment and care plans on time.

Asthma affects more than 5.4 million people in the UK (NICE, May 2025), including 1 in 11 children and 1 in 12 adults.

Every day, three people die from asthma, but two-thirds of these deaths could be prevented with the right education and care (Asthma and Allergy Foundation). Being aware helps support staff and caregivers act early, lowers hospital visits, and leads to better health over time.

Who Should Attend the Asthma Training

The following people should take the Asthma Awareness Training Course:

• Healthcare workers (e.g., nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants)
• Carers (e.g., home carers, support workers, residential care staff)
• Teachers and school staff (e.g., classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school nurses)
• Parents and guardians of children with asthma
• Childcare providers (e.g., nursery staff, daycare workers)
• Fitness trainers and sports coaches
• Employers and workplace health and safety officers (to ensure a safe environment for employees with asthma)
• Emergency responders (e.g., paramedics, first aiders)
• Community and support group leaders working with individuals with asthma
• Anyone interested in understanding asthma (e.g., volunteers, carers, and individuals working in public services)

Awareness is the first step to preventing serious incidents, empowering caregivers to act on time, reduce risks, and ensure safer, more consistent care for individuals with asthma.

Why Should You Take the Asthma Course?

Taking the course is a practical and valuable step—especially for caregivers, educators, healthcare workers, or anyone supporting someone with asthma. Here is why it’s worth your time:

Key Benefits of the Asthma Course

1. Understand Asthma Thoroughly
   • Learn how asthma affects the lungs and airways, including the different types and severity levels, so you can give better support.
2. Recognise Early Warning Signs
   • Spot symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath before they turn into serious emergencies.
3. Use Inhalers and Devices Correctly
   • Get hands-on knowledge about using inhalers, spacers, and nebulisers the right way so medicine works as it should.
4. Identify and Manage Triggers
   • Understand common asthma triggers—like dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and certain foods—and how to reduce them in everyday environments.
5. Respond Effectively to Asthma Attacks
   • Learn what to do during an asthma attack, including how to give the right medication and when to call for emergency help.
6. Support Care Plans and Communication
   • Follow asthma care plans and work with families, schools, and healthcare professionals to give safe and consistent support. This may include knowing what Asthma Action Plan needs to be developed for the individual and their families.
7. Create Asthma-Friendly Environments
   • Help make your school, workplace, or care setting safer for people with asthma by promoting awareness and good practices.

Asthma affects millions of people around the world and can be life-threatening if not managed properly. Awareness helps reduce hospital visits, prevent fatal attacks, and improve daily life for those living with the condition.

With the right knowledge, caregivers can create safer environments, act quickly when needed, and support better long-term health outcomes.

Onsite Asthma Awareness Training

We provide onsite Asthma awareness training all across the UK, covering England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This includes major cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow, as well as many others such as Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and York.

Our expert trainers deliver sessions right at your workplace – whether that’s a care home, hospital, school, or another setting.

This flexible training works around your team’s schedule, saving you travel time and offering practical, tailored learning in your own environment.

Onsite training is perfect for quickly improving your staff’s ability to support individuals with asthma, enhancing care, and meeting important safety guidelines.

We create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages questions and teamwork. Your team will benefit from personalised attention, shared learning, and the immediate chance to put their new skills into practice.

Course Reviews:

We receive thousands of reviews each year for our UK training courses, which are visible on Google, Reviews.io, and Trustpilot.
98% of attendees say they would book with us again and recommend us. We focus on delivering quality Asthma Care training and reliable service.

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“Caring for Care are by far the best company to use for all your training needs. The trainer, Chris, was amazing – he got everyone involved!” – Ellie Sunrise Healthcare

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“The training could have been very intense but the trainer made it very interactive. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. We would definitely use Caringforcare again.” – Anonymous

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“From booking the course to the actual training, everything was flawless. Thank you, Jeanette and Sarah – we’ll definitely be using you again!” – Anonymous

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“John Starr was fabulous he adapted the training & made sure we were well informed to do the job we need to do.” – Alex Heath

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“The booking process with Emma was really straightforward, she was really helpful and friendly, happy to help and answer questions. The course itself was really informative, the trainer was very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged. The certificate arrived speedily. Thank you” – Emily Houghton

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“I cannot recommend Caring for Care enough, the trainers are brilliant and deliver excellent, informative training sessions and the communication from them and the office team is excellent especially Emma who is incredibly helpful throughout the booking process.” – Ruth Casey

Career Opportunities After Asthma Awareness Training

Taking the half-day asthma training can help you in many jobs, especially where you support others. It shows you know how to keep people with asthma safe.

You may use this training to work in:

• Care homes – Supporting older adults or people with long-term health conditions.
• Schools or nurseries – Helping children with asthma stay safe during the day.
• Healthcare settings – Working as a care assistant, support worker, or health care assistant.
• Community care – Supporting people with asthma in their own homes.
• Sports and activity centres – Looking after children or adults during exercise or events.
• Emergency first aid roles – Knowing what to do if someone has an asthma attack.
• Youth work – Helping young people manage their asthma safely.

This course is a great step if you’re starting out in care, health, or education, or if you want to boost your skills in your current job.

Why Combine Asthma and Anaphylaxis Awareness Courses Together?

Combining asthma and anaphylaxis awareness helps people spot similar symptoms and respond quickly. It improves care planning, lowers risks, and creates safer places in schools, work, and healthcare.

Some of benefits of combined asthma and anaphylaxis awareness training includes:

• Better recognition: Helps people tell the difference between conditions with similar symptoms, like breathing problems, by noticing extra signs such as skin reactions (hives) in anaphylaxis.
• Quick, right action: Highlights the need to give adrenaline (like an EpiPen) straight away if anaphylaxis is suspected, even when asthma symptoms are present. This is very important because adrenaline can save lives and should not be delayed.
• Safer environments: Creates safer places in schools, workplaces, and other settings by giving people the skills and knowledge to respond effectively and confidently, especially around children.
• Meeting legal rules: Supports organisations in following rules for managing asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.
• More confidence: Helps people stay calm and act fast in emergencies, which can lead to better results.

You will learn how to respond quickly to asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.

This includes recognising early signs, use of inhalers and EpiPens correctly, managing triggers, and communicating confidently with carers, teachers, and healthcare workers.

How Does Asthma Awareness Improve Caregiver Support and Patient Safety?

Asthma patients often avoid allergens like house dust mites, pollen, mould spores, pet dander, and certain foods such as nuts, eggs, and dairy. These triggers can cause airway inflammation, worsen symptoms, and increase the risk of severe asthma attacks.

Avoiding these allergens is important because it helps control asthma, reduces the need for medication, and prevents serious attacks.

Knowledge of asthma awareness helps caregivers confidently spot early warning signs, use inhalers correctly, and respond quickly to attacks—reducing emergencies and hospital visits.

It also supports them in identifying triggers, following care plans, and working closely with healthcare professionals to provide safe, consistent care for people with asthma.

Questions and Answers

What is asthma awareness training?

Asthma awareness training teaches you how to spot and deal with asthma. It covers what asthma is, what sets it off, and what to do if someone has an asthma attack. This helps you take care of your own asthma or help others who have it.

Will I receive a certificate after this course?

Yes, Caring for Care Training provides certificates after you successfully complete a course.

These certificates can be used to show compliance with workplace rules, support your professional development, and meet training requirements.

Whether you complete an asthma awareness course or a different care course, your certificate proves what you’ve learned and can help with meeting regulations and building your career.

How is this training delivered?

The Caring for Care Asthma Awareness course is delivered either in person or online, depending on what suits you or your organisation best.

Courses are led by experienced healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses or doctors, to ensure the information is accurate and useful.

This flexible approach offers hands-on or remote learning without lowering quality or breaking compliance standards.

How can I book an asthma awareness training session

Booking an asthma awareness training session is easy, with options for online, in-person, or bespoke group sessions.

To book faster during work hours, just give us a call. Please note, we offer this course for groups of 3-12 people.

What topics are covered in the asthma awareness training?

Asthma awareness training covers what asthma is, its causes, common triggers, and symptoms. Basically, Asthma management. It shows how to use asthma medicines correctly and how to create and follow asthma action plans.

The training also teaches how to recognise and respond to asthma attacks, and the duties of carers and school staff. Overall, it helps participants manage asthma well in daily life and emergencies.

Difference Between Asthma Education and Asthma Awareness

Asthma education and asthma awareness training are not the same, although they are closely related.

Asthma education is typically aimed at individuals living with asthma and their families, and focuses on understanding the condition, managing symptoms, and using medication correctly.

In contrast, asthma awareness training is designed for staff in schools, workplaces, or care settings and teaches how to recognise asthma symptoms, respond to attacks, and support individuals safely.

Education empowers the person with asthma, while awareness training equips others to assist them effectively.

How do you educate a patient with asthma?

To educate a patient with asthma, use clear and personalised communication to explain the condition, show how to use inhalers correctly, identify triggers, and create an action plan.

Education can include visual aids, hands-on practice, and regular check-ins to help the patient understand and manage their asthma over time.

I enjoyed this training , it has refreshed my knowledge. The trainer John Starr was friendly.