Course description

***It is a requirement of this course that you keep your camera on during the webinar and engage with the lecturer during the session. In the event that this is not done, the admin team reserve the right to remove non participating delegates from the course and no certificate will be issued. Session access closes 15minutes after start time.

Date: 14 December 2022 Time: 12h00 -15h00 CPD Hours: 3 Session type: Live webinar using zoom

Course Summary

This vaccinations and immunisation update course is for healthcare professionals who have completed the introduction to injections and vaccines programme. The course complies with the recommendations of the current UKHSA Standards for Immunisation Training and the Green Book information.

Pre-Requisites

Must have experience administering injections as this is not covered in this course.

Course Content

HCSWs and current issues in vaccinations.

Recent epidemiology of relevant vaccine preventable diseases

Current changes to the recommendations or national policy for relevant immunisations and legislature relevant to vaccination

Review of current practice and identification of areas for improvement

Understanding the importance of providing accurate and up-to-date information about the relevant diseases and vaccines to patients

Consider the requirement for reassessment of competency in administration of vaccines

Review recognition and management of anaphylaxis, appropriate management of adverse reactions and the requirement to undertake mandatory training in basic life support

Vaccines that are commonly administered by HCSWs:

• Inactivated injectable pneumococcal vaccine for adults

• Inactivated injectable influenza vaccine for adults

• Live intranasal influenza vaccine for children aged 2-17 years

• Live injectable shingles vaccine for adults aged 70 and over according to



What will i learn?

  • This course aims to update your knowledge and confidence in providing information and safe, effective childhood immunisations.

Requirements

  • The vaccinations and immunisations update is suitable for registered healthcare professionals, healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners and clinical assistants who have been delegated a role in immunisation and mentored by an appropriately trained registered healthcare professional.

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Kirsty Armstrong

Kirsty Armstrong is a distinguished Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialising in out-of-hours care, coupled with a significant role as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Care and Workforce Development at Kingston University and St George’s University of London. With a dedicated focus on primary care, Kirsty has made substantial contributions to the field through extensive publications and a commitment to educating future healthcare professionals. Her recent publications showcase her expertise and commitment to advancing healthcare practices. In "Debate: Should patients be charged for missing appointments?" (Nursing in Practice: Voices, 2018), Kirsty engages in critical discussions on the ethical considerations surrounding patient appointments. Another notable contribution is "The safe storage and management of vaccines" (Practice Nursing, 29(4), 2018), where she delves into the crucial aspects of vaccine safety and management.Kirsty's expertise extends to specific clinical practices, as demonstrated in "Undertaking ear assessment and irrigation" (Journal of General Practice Nursing, 4(1), 2018). Here, she imparts valuable insights into ear assessment procedures, contributing to the knowledge base of healthcare practitioners. "Safely administering and storing vaccines in the community setting" (British Journal of Community Nursing, 22(9), 2017) reflects Kirsty's dedication to ensuring the safe and effective delivery of healthcare services in community settings. Her work in this area addresses critical aspects of vaccine administration, highlighting her commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care beyond traditional healthcare settings. Kirsty Armstrong's multifaceted role as a practitioner, educator, and prolific author underscores her dedication to advancing healthcare practices and fostering the development of the healthcare workforce. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the field, making her a respected figure in both clinical and academic circles.  

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Course code

Cpd hours

Quizzes

1

Skill level

Intermediate

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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