The aim of the immunisation training is to ensure that all HCSWs engaging in any aspect of immunisation are trained in order to:

• ensure that their practice is safe and effective and give a high standard of care
  be able to provide accurate and up to date information about the relevant diseases and
  vaccines to their patients
• demonstrate competence in administration and recording of influenza, shingles and/or
  pneumococcal vaccinations
• demonstrate competence in recognition and management of anaphylaxis and basic life
  support
• demonstrate an understanding of appropriate management of adverse reactions
• demonstrate an understanding of their role and its limitations

Course content 
 

Day One 

• The Aims of immunisation – National policy and schedule
• Storage, handling and ordering of vaccines 
• Different types of vaccines Immunology – animation 
• Workbook and expectations 
• Documentation 
• Anaphylaxis 
• Administering vaccines 

Day Two 

• Patient group directions 
• Patient Specific Directions 
• National Immunisation schedule and Incomplete vaccinations
• Vaccine Preventable diseases 
• Covid 19 
• Adult Flu 
• Shingles 
• Pneumococcal

  Date:    21 and 22 May 2025

  Time:   09:30- 16:30 (both days)

  Virtual via ZOOM

  Cost:    £270.00 plus VAT

 If booking and paying by invoice to practice please see instructions below:

The following information will need to be provided for each attendee:

• Full name of attendees
• Attendees NHS email address
• Attendees job title
• Full Practice address
• Details of where to send invoice to (inc PO number if relevant)

Please ask your Practice/Business Manager to email yvonne@dovetailhealthevents.com with the above information.

Once this information has been received from your Practice/Business Manager, your booking will be made and the invoice will then be sent to your practice/PCN for payment.

Note;  NHS Email address will be required to register