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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Immunisation Foundation Training for Registered Healthcare Professionals