Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This training is aimed at Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants who hold a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or who have been nominated by their Practice Manager(with the correct insurance/indemnity) and whose role involves administering Flu, Pneumococcal, Tetanus, Shingles and Covid vaccines or advising on vaccinations as part of their clinical practice. The course provides theoretical and practical training on flu (including nasal flu), pneumococcal, Tetanus, shingles and Covid vaccinations and Management of Adverse Events.
As you will be aware the current Public Health England guidance highlights the recommendation that only HCSWs who have achieved education and training to Level Three of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) or equivalent in England and Wales with at least 2 years’ experience as a HCSW should be considered for training in vaccine administration. HCSWs working at this level are likely to be at Level Three or above of the NHS Career Framework or the NHS Wales Skills and Career Development Framework for Clinical Healthcare Support Workers – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-training-of-healthcare-support-workers-national-minimum-standards-and-core-curriculum. However due to lessons learnt during the pandemic we are awaiting updated guidance and are expecting amendments to the pre-requisites specified. With this in mind we would like to offer practices the opportunity to get prepared for the Autumn/Winter flu season and offer training to people who may have previously fallen outside of the stipulated requirements. However, it is vital that practices carefully consider who they put forward. This training is comprehensive and covers the area in some depth. With this in mind, practices should put forward individuals who they feel have the aptitude to successfully complete this level of training and be mindful that any individual trained will be working under the indemnity of the registered practitioners within your practice upon completion.
This training must be followed by completion of the competency assessment toolkit. It will be the responsibility of the practice to ensure the delegate has the support of a registered, up to date, health care professional to support the delegate with the completion of the competency assessment toolkit to ensure competency.
Course Aim
The course provides the theoretical & practical training Flu (including Nasal Flu), Pneumococcal Tetanus & Shingles and Covid vaccinations. To provide the necessary skills and knowledge to enable Assistant Practitioners & Health Care Assistants to administer these vaccinations following completion of a practical programme under supervision within the practice setting.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the immunological basis of vaccination
- Describe the epidemiology and natural history of the different vaccine preventable diseases
- Describe the different licensed vaccines in terms of vaccine characteristics, adverse events, contraindications and alternative methods of disease control
- Understand the function of excipients in a vaccine
- Understand how a vaccine is licensed
- Run a safe immunisation session
- Describe the need for appropriate storage and handling of vaccines
- Reflect on the legal basis of immunisation
- Manage adverse vaccine events
- List appropriate sources of information regarding immunisation
- Understand the need for accurate documentation and record keeping
- Understand the potential issues and what to do in relation to Anaphylaxis
Pre-requisites:
Assistant Practitioners & Health Care Assistants who hold a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social or equivalent, or who have been nominated by their Practice manager (with the correct insurance/indemnity).
The practice need to ensure they have a registered up to date Health Care Professional who can support the delegate work through the practical competency toolkit following the virtual training. All dates must be attended. The mentor would need to be available to attend the final session of the training.
Course Duration
Delegates have a choice of two options to choose from (3 x full days or 6 x half days) (All dates for each option MUST be attended).
Trainer/Facilitator
Dr David Baxter, Consultant in Public Health, Stockport MBC and Sarah Turner, Senior Health Protection Nurse, Stockport MBC
Date/Time/Venue
There is a choice of either 3 full days (2 x virtual/1 x f2f) or 6 half days (5 x virtual/1 x f2f) – all dates must be attended from your chosen course.
- 3 x Full Days
- Monday 13th May 2024, 8.30 – 5pm (virtual)
- Tuesday 14th May 2024, 8.30 – 5pm (virtual)
- Wednesday 15th May 2024, 8.30 – 5pm, Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital
- 6 x Half Days
- Monday 8th July 2024, 8.30 – 1pm (virtual)
- Tuesday 2nd July 2024, 8.15 – 12.45 (virtual)
- Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 8.30 – 1pm (virtual)
- Thursday 4th July 2024, 8.30 – 1pm (virtual)
- Friday 5th July 2024, 8.30 – 1pm (virtual)
- Monday 8th July 2024, 8.30 – 1pm, Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital
All dates for must be attended.
Some of these sessions will be carried out via a video conferencing platform, delegates will need a computer or smart phone to join, where possible they are encouraged to use a web camera to fully participate. All joining details and coaching will be available before the session.
Cost
This course is free of charge for all those who work in Stockport General Practices.
Booking Process/Additional Information
- Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquires can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
- The Health Protection Agency recommends annual updates should be attended following completion of this basic course.
- Please ensure the practice has the correct insurance/indemnity cover.