New Skills Injection and Immunisation 2 day course

This 2 day course is aimed at HCA's with at least 2 years experience. it includes a Practical and Competency Doc

the learning outcomes covered are:

• The aims of the current influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccine policy
• The immune response to influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccines and how they work
• Vaccine preventable diseases – influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal disease
• The different types of vaccines, their composition and the indications and contraindications for influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccines
• Current issues relating to influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccines
• Communication with patients and parents about influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccines
• Legal issues including consent and use of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) and Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Storage and handling of vaccines
• Correct administration of vaccines
• Anaphylaxis, basic life support and adverse reactions
• Documentation, record keeping and reporting
• Strategies for the effective organisation of vaccination sessions
• The role of the HCSW as an immuniser (to include role limitations, the role of others in immunisation)
• Support for the HCSW e.g. supervision, mentorship and reflection