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Please note, these events are for staff employed within the Lancashire and South Cumbria healthcare system only.

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Introduction to Immunisation and Vaccinations Training (Foundation)

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PLEASE NOTE DAY 1 IS TO COMPLETE ALL ELEARNING ELEMENTS PRIOR TO DAY 2.

Day 2 will be virtually on MS Teams (9:30am-16:30)

The Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation is a blended learning programme.

This training includes NHS Travel Vaccine schedules

This is for those new to providing Immunisation and Vaccinations

This course does not cover anaphylaxis or basic life support. This must be completed separately.

NOTE – for Non Registered Healthcare Professionals – BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU – have achieved education and training to Level Three of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)4 or equivalent in England and Wales with at least 2 years’ experience as recommended in The National Minimum Standards. These Standards are intended to support and facilitate high quality, safe delivery of the influenza, shingles and/or pneumococcal vaccination programmes. See here advice for HCA I & V Training.

In line with the Public Health England (2018) Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners we have developed a blended approach of both an e learning and a face to face taught course which previously consisted of two full taught days. Those new to immunisation are required to receive comprehensive foundation immunisation training.

 

The programme web site is:– https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/immunisation/

The programme is free to access just register to use the e-lfh portal.

 

The course is designed around the updated National Minimum Standards and the competency assessment tool which must be undertaken in clinical practice following completion of the workshop. Please see the link below for a copy of the competency assessment tool for registered practitioners:

This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.

https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pdf-006943