BBO Training

Course Overview

This two-day Immunisation Foundation course is designed for Registered Healthcare Professionals who are new to immunisation practice within Primary Care or preparing to begin delivering vaccination services.

The programme provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to administer vaccines safely and confidently in accordance with national guidance. Teaching is aligned with the UKHSA National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training and incorporates current Green Book guidance.

Participants will develop an understanding of the UK national immunisation schedules for both adults and children, the immunological principles underpinning vaccination, and the legal and professional responsibilities associated with vaccine administration. The course also supports clinicians in managing incomplete immunisation histories and implementing catch-up vaccination programmes.

Practical teaching sessions will revisit safe injection techniques and best practice in vaccine delivery.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for Registered Healthcare Professionals who are new to immunisation practice, including:

• Practice Nurses
• Community Nurses
• Nurse Associates
• Allied Health Professionals involved in vaccination programmes

Participants should be preparing to deliver vaccinations within Primary Care or community settings.

What This Course Covers

Immunology and Vaccine Principles

• Basic immunology relevant to vaccination
• How vaccines stimulate immune responses
• Types of vaccines used within the UK immunisation programme

UK National Immunisation Schedules

• Childhood immunisation programmes
• Adult immunisation programmes
• Influenza vaccination
• Pneumococcal vaccination (PPV)
• Shingles vaccination
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination
• COVID-19 vaccination updates

Catch-Up Immunisation

• Managing incomplete vaccination histories
• Applying Green Book catch-up guidance
• Planning vaccination schedules for children and adults

Vaccine Administration Skills

• Intramuscular (IM) injection technique
• Subcutaneous (SC) injection technique
• Safe preparation and administration of vaccines
• Techniques to optimise patient comfort and minimise vaccine wastage

Legal and Professional Responsibilities

• Consent for vaccination
• Documentation and record keeping
• Professional accountability in vaccine administration
• Ethical considerations in vaccination delivery

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the UK national immunisation schedules for adults and children
• Understand the immunological principles underlying vaccination
• Safely administer vaccines using appropriate injection techniques
• Recognise indications, contraindications and potential adverse reactions
• Manage incomplete immunisation schedules and catch-up programmes
• Apply legal and professional frameworks relating to vaccination practice
• Support safe and effective delivery of immunisation programmes within Primary Care

Course Format

Duration: Two full days

Delivery: Virtual or face-to-face

Format includes:

• Structured teaching sessions
• Case-based discussion
• Practical injection technique review
• Interactive learning

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.

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