Immunisation foundation course for HCAs- 16 CPD hours!

The Trainer

Julie Hardman – One of the first qualified practice nurses in the UK. She then went on to become a Practice Nurse trainer, then a lead for
Practice Nurses in a PCG & PCT.
She has worked within quality and education, and helped to develop the
National Curriculum for Immunisers with Public Health England and also
helped with the HCA curriculum.
Julie was a nurse for 44 years and has also been a midwife. She has been
teaching Imms and Vacs for over 24 years. With a degree in General Practice Nursing, a Masters in Education and
currently a Nurse Lecturer on the NMC register, your training is in safe hands
with Julie!

Aims/Outcomes

       Commence development of practice that fully adheres to the aims, principles and practice of the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccination programmes

·       Commence development of practice that fully adheres to quality and safety related to vaccination and injections

·       Commence development of practice that fully adheres to the law

Content

  • 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
  • Pernicious anaemia and how vitamin B12 injections work
  • 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

The price

This course costs £300+VAT per person for a full 2 day course, however, if you are interested in booking a bespoke course for your company, we are very happy to discuss discounts. Please contact us at info@livewellsouthwesttrainingnetwork.co.uk

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