Immunisation Course for Registered Healthcare Practitioners
(Foundation level 2-day course) (UK only)
The aim of the immunisation training is to ensure that all registered practitioners engaging in any aspect of immunisation are trained in order to:
- ensure that their clinical practice is safe and effective and give a high standard of care
be able to provide accurate and up to date information about the relevant diseases and
vaccines to their patients - demonstrate competence in administration and recording of influenza, shingles and/or
pneumococcal vaccinations - demonstrate competence in recognition and management of anaphylaxis and basic life
support - demonstrate an understanding of appropriate management of adverse reactions
- demonstrate an understanding of their role and its limitations
Course content
Day One
- The Aims of immunisation – National policy and schedule
- Storage, handling and ordering of vaccines
- Different types of vaccines Immunology – animation
- Workbook and expectations
- Documentation
- Anaphylaxis
- Administering vaccines
Day Two
- Patient group directions
- Patient Specific Directions
- National Immunisation schedule and Incomplete vaccinations
- Vaccine Preventable diseases
- Covid 19
- Adult Flu
- Shingles
- Pneumococcal
- RSV
- All elements regarding Paediatric national immunisation programme
Date: 30 September and 1 October 2025
Time: 09:30- 16:30 (both days)
Virtual via TEAMS
Cost: £270.00** plus VAT
**Invoice to practice
Invoice to practice is available by email request from your practice/business manager to yvonne@dovetailhealthevents.com
The following information will need to be provided for each attendee:
- Full name as to appear of certificate
- Attendees NHS email address
- Attendees job title
- Full Practice address
- Details of where to send invoice to (inc PO number if relevant)
Once this information has been received from your Practice/Business Manager, your booking will be made, and the invoice will then be sent to your practice/PCN for payment.
Cancellation period for paid events
The minimum cancellation period is 21 days in writing before the course. Cancellations less than 21 days before the course date will need to be paid for in full.
CPD certificates
CPD certificates are issued post event subject to full payment being received. Please allow up to 10 working days post event to receive CPD certification.
