Schools Program
Program structure
The program is an accreditation system comprising two levels:
Asthma Active
This entry-level accreditation is centred around asthma awareness. It concentrates on putting simple, practical measures in place to help children who have asthma. It is similar to the former Asthma Friendly Schools Program, except we have streamlined the system considerably.
Criteria for accreditation
- Staff members have attended the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania’s Schools Program information session.
- There is sufficient equipment and basic information to enable staff to deal with asthma emergencies.
- A reasonable effort has been made to find out which students have asthma and then to obtain, and keep on file, current records of their condition.
- Students have ready access to asthma medication.
The accreditation is current for three years.
Anaphylaxis Active
This is the higher standard of accreditation that includes an anaphylaxis component. To be eligible for Anaphylaxis Active accreditation the school must first be Asthma Active.
Criteria for accreditation
- Sufficient staff members have completed competency-based training in asthma and anaphylaxis management techniques appropriate to a school setting.
- The school has sufficient information about each child known to have anaphylaxis to enable the staff to provide appropriate management.
- Procedures are in place for the administration of emergency medication.
The accreditation is current for three years.
