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Immunisation & Vaccination – Update Flu Immunisation Programme for All (e-learning)

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

 This training is aimed at GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses whose role involves administering flu  immunisations or advising on flu vaccinations as part of their clinical practice.  It can also be used by Health Care Assistants and Assistant Practitioners who hold a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, who have been nominated by their Practice Manager (with the correct insurance/indemnity) and whose role involves delivering the national flu immunisation programme.

Please note those who are new to immunising MUST complete a 2 or 3 day face to face fundamentals of immunisation course, as is set out in the ‘National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners’.

Course Aim

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to update the Flu Immunisation elearning programme to ensure it is up-to-date for the 2024 to 2025 flu season.

Seasonal flu vaccination is critically important public health intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality in those most at risk including older people, pregnant women and those in clinical risk groups. It helps the health and social care system manage winter pressures by helping to reduce demand for GP consultations and likelihood of hospitalisation. Vaccinating health and care workers also plays an important role in helping to prevent transmission of flu, protecting themselves and those they care for.

It is therefore crucial that those giving flu vaccines are confident, competent and have up-to-date knowledge about the vaccine(s) they are giving. The Flu Immunisation elearning resource is designed to provide all healthcare practitioners involved in delivering the national flu immunisation programme with the knowledge they need to confidently promote high uptake of flu vaccination and administer the flu vaccines to those who need them.

Course Content

The elearning course consists of three knowledge sessions and three assessment sessions. All those undertaking this elearning should complete the Core Knowledge session and accompanying assessment as this is designed to provide essential knowledge about what flu is and the rationale for, and design of, the annual flu programme. Depending on which session(s) is relevant to your role, you should then complete one or both subsequent knowledge and assessment sessions which provide more detailed information about the live and inactivated flu vaccines.

Available sessions include:

 Pre-requisites:

Health Care Assistants and Assistant Practitioners who hold a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social or equivalent, who have been nominated by their Practice manager (with the correct insurance/indemnity).

Those who are new to immunising MUST complete a 2- or 3-day face to face fundamentals of immunisation course, as is set out in the ‘National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners’.

Course Duration

This is e-learning and is variable depending on the knowledge and experience of the learner

Trainer/Facilitator – E Learning for Healthcare (E-LfH)

Date/Time/Venue

It is e-learning so can be accessed at any time.

Cost

 There is no charge to access this training.

Booking Process/Additional Information

  • Click here for more information and to access the programme or alternatively click on the above links
  • To contact the Greater Manchester Area, screening & Immunising Team with a vaccine & immunisation enquiry please contact – england.gmsit@nhs.net or call 0113 825 5197. When sending an email enquiry please include the following information:
    • Your name, job title & email address
    • Address of the practice or area you work in
    • Your practice code (if you have one) must be included)
  • For travel vaccination support – please access NathNac via www.nathnac.net.