Head Lice & Nits: Awareness for Schools, Nurseries & Families

About Course

Head lice are common in young children and their families. This course explains what head lice and nits are, how they spread, how to check properly with detection combing, NHS-recommended treatments, what is not recommended, and why children do not need to stay off school or nursery.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This is general health awareness training based on published NHS information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what head lice and nits are and how they spread
  • Check for head lice correctly using a detection comb
  • Describe NHS-recommended treatments, including wet combing on set days
  • Give accurate advice to parents and avoid unnecessary exclusion

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What head lice are and how they spread
  • Checking for head lice
  • Treatment and advice for settings

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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