Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This update session is targeted at Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants whose role involves administering Flu (including Nasal Flu), Pneumococcal, Tetanus, Shingles and Covid vaccinations or advising on these vaccinations as part of their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Utilise the updated information to administer Flu (including Nasal Flu), Pneumococcal Tetanus, Shingles & Covid vaccinations.
- Implement national and local guidelines related to the Flu Immunisation programme
- Answer patient’s questions about the vaccines with confidence
- Management of adverse events
- Undertake data management
- Understand legal aspects
Please note, as a prerequisite for delivering the annual influenza programme this update should be taken annually.
Course Duration
1 day
Pre-requisite
Previous completion of the 3-day Flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles course
Trainer/Facilitator
Dr David Baxter
Laura Murkin, Public Health, Stockport MBC
Date/Time/Venue
- Monday 20th May 2024, 9.30 – 4.30
- Monday 15th July 2024, 9.30 – 4.30
Dr Baxter would appreciate any input regarding topics you would like him to cover in these update sessions.
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
There is no charge to Stockport General Practice to attend this training.
Booking Process/Additional Information
Please book via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. For any enquiries please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.
In addition to this training, please note that e-learning is also available to provide immunisation and flu update training via e-lfh. NHS England recommends that were possible immunisers attend a face to face annual update. If this is not possible this e-learning can be completed but a face to face update must be undertaken as a minimum every other year. The link to access the e-lfh training is https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/