Immunisation and Vaccination

Skills for Health
Delivery Method: eLearning
Vaccination Refresher Online Training Course Overview

Learn about the practical and legal implications of immunisations and vaccinations, as well as best practice information. This course looks at vaccination courses, their aims and components. It reviews vaccine-preventable diseases, the different types of vaccine used, the key elements of vaccine trials, surveillance and monitoring, the UK vaccination schedule and legal issues associated with vaccination. It also addresses best practice in relation to storing, handling, administration and documentation of vaccines, and how best to advise service users.

This course is intended as a refresher course and is suitable for any healthcare professional that will be administering seasonal vaccinations in the 2023/24 season.

In compliance with the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training, you should have already completed foundation training in immunisation/vaccination.

The updated refresher course is exclusively available from Skills for Health, and was developed in association with leading elearning provider, Charles Bloe Training Ltd.

This course has been updated to include COVID-19 vaccine-related information from the Green Book.


  • Module 1: Current issues in Immunisation and Vaccination
  • Module 2: Keeping Up to Date - Vaccines, Legislation and Policies
  • Module 3: Immunisation Schedule
  • Module 4: Review of Current Practice: Administering the Vaccine
  • Module 5: Review of Current Practice: Anaphylaxis and Basic Life Support
What will learners get out of it?
  • Relate accountability and responsibility to legal, professional and ethical aspects of vaccine administration in your area of practice
  • Identify key legislation regarding the supply, storage and administration of vaccines
  • Recall your responsibilities in order to undertake practice as a prescriber or via Patient Group Directions
  • Locate up to date information regarding local and national vaccination schedule(s)
  • Describe the steps required, pre, during and post vaccine administration
  • Recognise anaphylaxis reaction and review your role in the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
Benefits:
  • The course can be paused and accessed at your convenience, minimising costs and time out of the office.
  • The course can be used as an annual immunisation update.
Who is the course for?

All healthcare staff involved in delivering or advising on immunisations and vaccinations, as an update of prior knowledge.

Assessment

Each module is followed by an assessment designed to test learners’ understanding. Learning progress and test results can be tracked by managers for internal development and learners can keep a certificate of completion for CPD.

Accreditations & Endorsements:

This course is developed in association with Charles Bloe Training Ltd, experts in both the NHS and in training delivery.

Duration & CPD

2 hours 35 mins approximate, equivalent to 2 CPD points.

Booking

Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the e-learning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for a year.

FAQ & Guidance

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