Part 1 – Theory ( £249.00)
This is the theory section of your training. You can choose to do this online in the comfort of your own home, OR at our training centre in a classroom setting ( Due to Covid -19) we stopped the Class room training. We will send you the E-Learning modules as soon as you complete your booking, simply attend Part 1 via Zoom .
Either way, your theory section must be completed before attending Part 2 – the practical section of your course.
Part 2 – Practical with real Patients (£149.00)
Your practical training and assessment must be conducted in a GP Surgery setting. You must attend this practical day to complete your training and gain your certificate.
This course is suitable for all healthcare workers with a professional registration, inclusive of, but not limited to: –
Who can join this Course?
- HCAs
- Phlebotomist
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Midwives
- Health Visitors
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
Objectives
- Be aware of the legal aspects of immunisation
- Demonstrate how to document and report all vaccines given
- Explain the importance of consent in relation to immunisation
- Describe and demonstrate effective communication methods with patients, parents, careers and other relevant people regarding immunisation
- Be aware of current issues and controversies surrounding immunisation
- Explain the aims of immunisation
- Describe national vaccine policy and schedules
- Identify and implement strategies for improving vaccine uptake
- Explain the immune response to vaccines
- Describe how vaccines provide individual and community protection
- Describe and recognise the main features of vaccine preventable diseases and the nature and frequency of their acute and long-term complications
- Be aware of contraindications and precautions when using vaccines
- Be aware of the different types of vaccine used
- Describe complicated vaccine presentations
- Be aware of the correct procedure for the storage and handling of vaccines
- Describe how to manage and report adverse events
- Describe the importance of the cold chain
- Describe effective communication methods with patients, parents and carers and other relevant people about immunisation
- Demonstrate how to recognise and manage anaphylaxis
- Demonstrate how to administer vaccinations safely
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