Based on Health Protection Agency’s, (2005) “The National Minimum standards for Immunisation Training.”

New Immunisers' 2 Day Foundation Training – minimum of two days (new immunisers)

Course content – basic training – core areas of knowledge:

• 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
• Communicating with patients and parents
• Legal aspects of vaccination
• Storage and handling of vaccines
• Correct administration of vaccines
• Anaphylaxis and other adverse events
• Documentation, record keeping and reporting
• Strategies for improving immunisation rates

Basic Training Testimonials

“Excellent training course, I learnt a lot about the childhood imms schedule & diseases they protect against.”
“Very knowledgeable and approachable (trainer). Able to answer all questions & discuss pertinent issues”
“excellent venue. Lovely lunch.”
“Definitely (recommend the course) – Extremely comprehensive course.”
“Thank you Hannah, it has been an excellent 2 days and I feel much more confident to approach childhood imms.”
“good explanations and felt happy to ask a question again if unsure.”
“looking forward to update next year.”