Tue 05 Nov
|PCS Building
Vaccination and Immunisation Foundation Training Healthcare Support Workers/HCAs
This learning event is aimed at HCAs' Health Care support workers Please note this is a 2 DAY EVENT. By booking for this one event you will be registered and must attend BOTH DAYS in order to receive your certificate. Bookable since 30.09.24
Time & Location
05 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 06 Nov 2024, 17:00
PCS Building , 160 Falcon Rd, London SW11 2LN, UK
About the event
In this course, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects surrounding immunisation, ensuring they are aware of the regulations and responsibilities involved. They will also learn how to accurately document and report all vaccines administered, as well as the critical importance of obtaining consent in relation to immunisation procedures.
Effective communication will be a key focus, with participants gaining skills to engage with patients, parents, carers, and other relevant individuals about immunisation. They will be equipped to address current issues and controversies surrounding vaccinations and understand the broader aims of immunisation.
The course covers the national vaccine policy, schedules, and the strategies for improving vaccine uptake. It will explain how the immune system responds to vaccines, highlighting how immunisation protects both individuals and the wider community. Participants will also be able to identify and describe the main features of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the acute and…