This 2 day training is aimed at Practice Nurses who are new to providing immunisations and will be providing the full range of childhood and adult immunisations covered in the routine UK schedules.

Prior to attending this course delegates are required to have undertaken: Resuscitation Training, Anaphylaxis Training, Infection Control Training & Handwashing Competency and Safeguarding Education

It will cover all aspects of immunisation practice in line with best practice guidelines (2025): Immunisation training standards for healthcare practitioners and will include:

• The aims of immunisation
• UK Immunisation Policy & Schedules
• Introduction to Immunology
• How Vaccines Work
• Types of Vaccines
• Indications
• Cautions & Contraindications
• Anaphylaxis & Adverse Reactions
• Vaccine preventable diseases
• Legal issues of administering immunisations (POMs)
• Issues and Controversy
• Consent
• Vaccine handling, Storage & Cold Chain
• Practical injection techniques & competency
• Record Keeping, Documentation & Reporting
• Increasing uptake and engagement
• Communication during Consultations
• Managing Mistakes and Complicated Schedules

Please note: Following the training delegates will need to appoint a Mentor in who is a Registered nurse, doctor, or Pharmacist trained and experienced in Immunisation, who is prepared to support their learning and sign their knowledge and skill competency through assessment in practice.

Level 2 Basic Life Support (including using AED) and Anaphylaxis