P29 Childhood immunisation essentials course

Course summary

This interactive programme has been developed for primary care nurses who require foundation training in childhood immunisations. The course complies with the recommendations of the current Public Health England Standards for Immunisation Training, Department of Health guidance on Childhood Immunisation and the Green Book information.

Who should attend?

Practice Nurses
School Nurses
Paediatric Nurses
Primary Care Nurses
Children's Nurses
Health Visitors
Nurse Practitioners

Important notes

Course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
2 day(s)	14 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Be more confident in providing accurate and current information on childhood immunisation and diseases.
Be able to carry out safe, effective childhood immunisation care to a high standard.

Course programme

Immunisation aims including national policies and schedules.
The immune system and how vaccines work
Types of vaccines and their composition
Issues and controversies
Communicating with patients and carers
Legal aspects/ Accountability and responsibility (consent)
Correct vaccine administration
Vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccine storage and handling
Anaphylaxis and other adverse events
Documentation, record keeping and reporting
Strategies for improving immunisation uptake
Immunisation by Healthcare Professionals (Prescribing) including competencies

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