course information

This one-day immunisation update is aimed at health professionals working in an Occupational Health capacity.

aims and objectives

• To understand the role and importance of Immunisation and vaccination

• To be able to explain the aims of immunisation, describe national policy and schedules and deal with variations to the schedule

• To understand the legal framework of Immunisation

• To understand the legal aspects of supply and administration of vaccines

course contents

• This course provides a comprehensive update in the following immunisations/vaccinations.

• Dip/Tet/Pertusis/Polio

• MMR

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• TB

• BCG (screening and testing) Mantoux

• Influenza update

• Anaphylaxis

• The legal frameworks of immunisation update and vaccinations

• PGD’s and PSD’s

• Technique/practical if needed

• Administration

• Capacity and Consent

• Record-keeping and reporting

• Strategies: improving immunisation rates

• Cold chain

• Documentation

• Contraindications

• Current Issues in Immunisation

who should attend?

• Occupational Health Staff, including Technicians and Nurses

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