Course Overview

This half-day National Cohort Immunisations Update provides a focused review of adult and childhood vaccination programmes delivered within Primary Care.

The session is designed as an annual update for healthcare professionals who have previously completed a two-day immunisation foundation course and require regular updating in accordance with national guidance.

The course reflects the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners and incorporates updates to vaccination schedules, current issues in immunisation practice and key safety considerations.

Participants will review vaccine storage and cold chain management, anaphylaxis recognition and response, and documentation requirements to support safe and compliant immunisation practice.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who:

• Deliver routine childhood or adult immunisations
• Have previously completed a recognised immunisation foundation course
• Require an annual immunisation update

Typically attended by:

• Practice Nurses
• Nurse Associates
• Pharmacists delivering vaccination services

What This Course Covers

National Immunisation Programme Updates

• Current issues in vaccination
• Changes to adult and childhood immunisation schedules
• Key updates from national guidance

Vaccination Governance and Safety

• Legal considerations in vaccine administration
• Risk assessment for safe vaccination practice
• Consent and documentation requirements

Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain

• Best practice for vaccine storage
• Maintaining cold chain integrity
• Monitoring and troubleshooting storage issues

Anaphylaxis and Vaccine Safety

• Recognition of anaphylaxis
• Emergency response procedures
• Managing adverse events

Reflecting on Practice

• Reviewing current immunisation practice
• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Discussion of common challenges in Primary Care

Learning Outcomes

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

• Apply current national immunisation guidance in clinical practice
• Maintain safe vaccine storage and cold chain procedures
• Understand legal and governance requirements in vaccination delivery
• Recognise and manage anaphylaxis in the vaccination setting
• Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping
• Reflect on immunisation practice and identify areas for improvement

Course Format

Duration: Half-day

Delivery: Virtual or face-to-face

Format includes:

• Structured teaching
• Practical discussion
• Case-based examples
• Question and answer session

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.