Immunisation Training for Healthcare Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants

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To begin development of skills in practice that fully adheres to the aims, principles and practice of the influenza, shingles, and pneumococcal vaccination programmes.

To develop practice that fully adheres to quality and safety related to vaccination and injections techniques. Commence development of practice that fully adheres to the law relating to vaccination and injections.

Course Topics:

Infectious diseases and the immune system
Seasonal influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles
Pandemic influenza, swine flu and avian flu
Viruses and bacteria
How antivirals, antibiotics, and vaccines work
How vaccines provide individual and herd immunity
At risk groups and their eligibility for vaccines
Communication: what advice to give to patients and families
Administration of vaccines and injections
Side effects, contraindications, and precautions
The anatomy of injection site
Correct administration techniques for intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intranasal vaccination
Practical injection sessions
Storage and handling of vaccine and correct waste disposal
Allergy, anaphylaxis, and adverse events
Anaphylaxis management and the requirement for BLS training
Legal, professional and indemnity requirements regarding administration of prescription only medications by HCSWs
Legal requirements regarding consent, documentation, and confidentiality
Competence: assessment, supervised practice, and delegation

Delivery method: On campus
Location: Centre for Health Innovation Stafford
Duration: 2-day course
Start date: Thursday 11^th – Friday 12^th August 2022
School: Health, Science and Wellbeing
Award: Certificate of Attendance

Entry requirements

All students will have a competency booklet to complete supported by a mentor in practice prior to confirmation of training with a certificate. In England and Wales, the National Minimum Standards (PHE, 2015) advise that only those HCSWs with at least two years’ experience or a minimum level of overall education and training in health care should be considered for training in vaccine administration. For example, a level three NVQ (or equivalent) or the role of the Health Care Assistant in the Community level 3 module.

Cost

£290.00 per candidate

Staff

Kairen Roche

Senior Lecturer

Kairen is a registered general nurse, with a passion for teaching in community care, from level 3 to level 7. Her main interests are Primary care, respiratory and long-term conditions.

Kairen's profile

How to apply

To book a place please email CHI@staffs.ac.uk