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In the last 60 years, we have educated thousands of coaches and physical education teachers on asthma management in sports through our Activ8 program and upskilled more than 150,000 teachers.

Having the right information about your respiratory condition including what to do in a flare-up can save a life.

If you are a teacher, carer or parent, we can help you create a safe environment for students with asthma. Understanding more about asthma and what to do in the event of an asthma flare-up could save a student’s life.

School staff training

Respiratory Care WA provides professional development training for WA school staff. Sessions take approximately one hour and include:

  • Physiology of asthma, medications and devices
  • Triggers in the school environment, focussing on exercise-induced asthma
  • How to recognise an asthma flare-up
  • Asthma first aid and how to manage an emergency

Training delivery options:

In person – all school staff training

We provide face-to-face training for WA metropolitan school staff which covers interactive asthma first aid simulations and managing students with asthma while on external school activities such as camps and interschool carnivals.

Please fill out the request form below. For regional school staff training, please reach out to our Respiratory Health team to discuss video conferencing options.

Online – Individual staff training

Individual teachers can access free online asthma first aid training through Asthma Australia.

School asthma training session request formAsthma First Aid For Schools online course

Featured resources and information

Asthma Ready Classroom Checklist

Use this quick checklist to ensure you have created an asthma-friendly space for all students.

Download here

Student Asthma Management and Emergency Response Plan

Download this free resource to prepare for an emergency situation.

Download here

Bust Out In Blue

Bust Out In Blue is a school initiative aimed at reducing the stigma, increasing asthma education and keeping everyone safe by asking students and teachers to “Bust out in Blue” and wear blue.

We want to help teach children to be inclusive and look after their classmates and friends with asthma. 

Find out more here

Resources / information

School Asthma Training Session Request Form - Respiratory Care WA

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