Allergen policy

Medication must:

• be clearly labelled with the learner's name
• be stored in a suitable container
• be readily accessible in an emergency

Where prescribed, the learner's medication pack may contain:

• adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
• an up-to-date healthcare plan
• antihistamines
• asthma inhaler
• spacer device (if prescribed)

Where two AAIs have been prescribed by a healthcare professional, both should be available in college.

Storage

AAIs should be:

• stored at room temperature
• protected from direct sunlight
• protected from extreme temperatures
• kept securely but not locked away

Disposal

Used AAIs must be treated as clinical sharps and:

• given to attending paramedics where possible; or
• disposed of in an approved sharps container

Learners may carry their own AAIs where this has been agreed through the healthcare plan and risk assessment process. Staff will encourage learners to keep medication readily available at all times.