Understand and support a student with CF.
Free, jargon-free topics that explain what cystic fibrosis means in the classroom — so you can support your student calmly and confidently, every day.
What you get
- Understand what CF is, and what it isn't, in plain language.
- Know what enzymes, hydration, and fatigue mean during a school day.
- Learn why infection awareness matters and how to be inclusive.
- Work through real, everyday classroom scenarios.
Suggested starting order
1. What is cystic fibrosis?
Start with the basics — what CF is, what it is not, and how it shows up at school.
2. In the classroom
Everyday classroom moments: fatigue, hydration, enzymes, and missed days.
3. Hygiene and cross-infection
Why distance between people with CF matters and how to be inclusive safely.
4. Medication and enzymes
What enzymes are, why timing matters, and how to support routines discreetly.
5. PE, sport and physical activity
Why exercise helps and how to include students with sensible adjustments.
6. Emergencies and escalation
When to act, who to contact, and how to follow the student's care plan.
7. Talking to classmates and privacy
Who decides what to share, and how to handle curiosity without breaching trust.