This training is 2 days for registered healthcare professionals new to immunisation, both days must be attended.

This training meets the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation training (PHE 2018).

All attendees will gain a basic understanding of immunisation and how to deliver the UK routine immunisation.

The course follows the core curriculum set by Public Health England in their document:

National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018)

And includes:

  • Aims of immunisation policy and schedules
  • The immune system and how vaccines work
  • Different types and compositions of vaccines
  • Current issues and controversies regarding immunisation
  • Communicating with patients and parents
  • Vaccine preventable diseases
  • Legal aspects of immunisation
  • Storage and handling of vaccines
  • Vaccine administration
  • Anaphylaxis and other adverse events
  • Documentation, record keeping and reporting
  • Strategies for improving immunisation uptake

Prior to undertaking foundation training in immunisation, it is essential that the practitioner, their employer, and supervisor understand the commitment and support required in terms of time, supervision, competency, and assessment of the high level of knowledge and skills required in the delivery of the immunisation programme.

Assessment of knowledge will take place over the 2 study days.  You will be required to complete a multiple choice test at the end of the second day – you will be given 1 hour to complete this.  You must achieve a pass rate of 80% to complete the course.  If you do not achieve this, you will be given a further chance to complete the test on a date and time to be specified.

Following the successful completion of the 2-day theoretical training and knowledge assessment the practitioner can go on to the practical application of training with supervision and competencies

Before starting to give immunisations, all new immunisers should spend time with an experienced registered practitioner who has undertaken training that meets the national minimum standards and is experienced in advising about immunisation and giving vaccines.

Following confirmation of your course booking, you will receive:

•         Important information on training and becoming a competent immuniser guidance.

•         Course Agreement form to be signed by you, your practice and your supervisor. This will be required prior to you attending the course.

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