P30 Childhood immunisation update

Course summary

This programme is a must for any organisation that wants to maintain the highest of standards in this area of practice. It is ideal for nurses who have attended a two day foundation programme and need to meet yearly update requirements. The course is in line with the recommendations of the current Public Health England (formerly Health Protection Agency) Standards for Immunisation Training.

Who should attend?

School Nurses
Practice Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Paediatric Nurses

Important notes

All course materials, evaluations and certificate of attendance provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Be more confident in providing accurate and current information on childhood diseases and immunisation to parents/patients.
Be aware of the current JCVI and Department of Health's recommendations on immunisations and ensure implementation of such at local level
Be aware of any current issues and changes to the immunisation schedule .
Continue to carry out safe, effective childhood immunisation care to a high standard.

Course programme

Review of national policy on immunisation and schedules
Review of COVER and local update as necessary
Review of examples of vaccine preventable diseases and changes to the schedule
Communication issues with patients and parents
Review of PGDs and PSDs
Clinical issues re storage and handling of vaccines and administration
Review of anaphylaxis and adverse events
Documentation, record keeping and reporting
Strategies for improving uptake rates

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