Immunisation and Vaccination Workshop (Group Session)

This 2 days intensive and engaging course is in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for vaccination/immunisation training. It combines both the theory and practical aspect of the course in much detail. Day one is for the theory session. Day two is for the practical session.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

DAY 1

• Current issues and controversies regarding immunisation
• Communication with patients and parents
• Medicines management – Storage and handling of vaccines
• Documentation, record keeping and reporting
• Strategies for improving immunisation rates

• The professional and legal issues relating to vaccination programmes.
• Issues surrounding consent and restraint when vaccinating children.
• The importance of proper vaccine storage and handling.
• The immune system and how vaccines work
• Identify vaccine-preventable diseases.
• The different types of vaccines used and their composition
• How to prepare for immunisation and support patients.
• Identify an appropriate anatomical site for vaccination in adults and children.

DAY 2

• Safely perform a vaccination following a period of supervised practice ( Practicals)
• Identify complications associated with vaccination.
• The pathophysiology and triggers of anaphylaxis, and management.
• Identify the early signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to manage this emergency condition.
• How to perform adult and / or paediatric basic life support in accordance with UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines ( Practicals)

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion delegates will receive certificate of attendance.NB: Competency must be achieved within the workplace within 6 months of attending the course.We are unable to organise any voluntary work in hospitals for you to gain further experience. You will have to arrange this yourself.