Childhood Immunisation Update Training for Registered Nurses & HCAs Essential knowledge, core skills and latest changes

Course Aim

This one-day childhood immunisation update course provides essential childhood and adult immunisation update training, aimed at clinicians who provide the full range of immunisations covered in the routine UK schedules for children and adults. The training is an interactive update, allowing participants to check their understanding of each session before moving on.  It will provide clinicians with the latest guidance on national immunisation programmes and demonstrate the resources available to manage common incidents and educate patients.

N.B: Please note that specific training in Basic Life Support and anaphylaxis recognition and management should also be undertaken annually or as per employer’s stipulations.  Anaphylaxis is not covered in this update training.

Key content includes:

• Revision of the immune system and how vaccines work
• Exploring current issues in immunisation
• Any changes to vaccine recommendations or national policy
• Updates on vaccine ordering, storage and administration
• Review of current practice, recent vaccine incidents and identification of areas for improvement
• Q&A session for problems encountered in practice

Course fees are £185 + VAT per person.  Discounts available for 2+ colleagues attending