As per the PHE and RCN guidance National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training, the Cornwall Training Hub Workforce Immunisation Update Training will cover:

• The aims of vaccination, national vaccine policy and schedules.
• The immune response to vaccines and how vaccines work.
• Vaccine preventable diseases.
• The different types of vaccines, their composition and their indications and contraindications.
• Current issues in vaccination.
• Communicating with patients, parents and carers about vaccines.
• Legal Issues as applied to vaccination: consent and legal mechanisms to supply and administer vaccines.
• Storage and handling of vaccines.
• Plus – a Q&A session for problems encountered in practice: Engaging in an interactive session to address practical challenges and questions from participants.

The training covers core immunisation topics that are universally relevant, ensuring that even those focusing on specific diseases are aware of the entire national programme.  This comprehensive awareness enables all participants to become effective vaccine champions, promoting vaccination at every opportunity.  By integrating these elements, our programme aims to create a well-rounded and effective immunisation workforce.

Our immunisation training programme is interdisciplinary, incorporating the diverse range of healthcare workers now involved in immunisation. This approach improves understanding of different professional roles and responsibilities, fostering better collaboration and positively impacting patient outcomes.

This training is a blended learning programme that consists of 2 MANDATORY components:

• PRIOR LEARNING is mandatory for this training programme (full details can be found in the course profile document in the ‘Resources’ section once you have booked. Participants should have stayed current with vaccine updates and amendments to the Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and the Green Book throughout the year.  If you have not, you must complete this reading before the interactive session.  This knowledge is essential for participation.
• INTERACTIVE SESSION – this session explores and builds upon the content covered in the prior learning. You will be expected to participate in quizzes, case study and scenario discussions with peers.

Course Cost
There is a charge of £65 for this course.