Immunisation Training for Nurses and AHPs

This two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018) for immunisation training. It includes an overview of childhood immunisations and identifies Public Health England (PHE) requirements for travel health training.

Participants should also have yearly one day updates. Please see our Immunisation Update course for further details.

Includes up to date information regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic.

"This was probably one of the best courses I have ever been on. I would recommend this course and instructor to all my colleagues - just brilliant!"

"I enjoyed absolutely everything. Tutor was excellent - thank-you!"

"One of the best I have been on. Thoroughly recommended!"

Past course delegates

The aims of immunisation:national policy and schedules

The immune system and how vaccines work

Vaccine preventable diseases

The different types of vaccines used and their composition

Current issues and controversies regarding immunisation

Communication with patients and parents

Legal aspects of vaccination

Medicines management - Storage and handling of vaccines

Correct administration of vaccines

Anaphylaxis and other adverse events

Documentation, record keeping and reporting

Strategies for improving immunisation rates

• Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about diseases and vaccines Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care.

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