Vaccination and Immunisation Training with Basic Life Support

Step 1 – Theory – Online
You have to complete the theory section of your training online from the comfort of your own home. E-learning modules will be sent to you once you have completed your booking. It is mandatory to complete the theory section before attending the practical section of your course.
Step 2 – 1 Day Practical – Face to Face Training
To get your certificate, you must undergo this 1-day practical training consisting of a practical demonstration of the vaccination on the wearable intramuscular injection simulator upper arm, BSL on the dummy and assessment in a classroom setting, under the guidance of a healthcare expert. This requirement necessitates your attendance on the designated practical day.

Session 1:

• Recap of the theory
• Questions and answers from the participants.

Session 2:

• Vaccination administration demonstration

Lunch break

Session 3:

• Delegate practical vaccination training

Session 4:

• Delegate assessments – Intramuscular and Subcutaneous injections

Session 5:

• Recognition and management of anaphylaxis
• Demonstration of basic life support
• Practical assessment

Course summary:

The course summary will include a recap of all the topics covered and information on how to obtain certification.

Module 01: Introduction to Vaccination And Immunisation

• In this introductory module, you will understand the prescription-only medicine, which is a vaccine. Here you will also learn what a vaccine is composed of, the difference between immunisation and vaccination, how immunisation works and more essential aspects.

Module 2: Vaccination Policy

• In this module, you will learn the legal aspects of vaccination and current issues and controversies regarding immunisation. Here, you will enhance your comprehension of documentation, record keeping, and reporting, as well as consent and communication with patients.

Module 3: Immunisation Strategies

• This module thoroughly discusses the strategies for improving immunisation rates. Additionally, you will learn vaccine priority groups to routine immunisation schedule, the immune system and how vaccines in general work.

Module 4: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

• This module diligently discusses various types of diseases and how vaccines work to prevent and cure such diseases.

Module 5: Vaccine Safety

• This module will provide you with different types of vaccines and their composition. Here, you will also comprehend the contraindications and adverse events, including precautions and complicated vaccination presentation.

Module 6: Medicines Management – Storage and Handling of Vaccines

• From this module, you will learn about, vaccine cold chain, storage, and temperature monitoring equipment. Here, you will also understand organising and storing vaccines in storage units, vaccine inventory management, and vaccine handling Standard Operating Procedures.

Module 7: An Introduction to Basic Life Support

• From this module, you will understand basic life support and its importance. You will also learn essential elements, BLS training, and the significance of learning basic life support techniques.

Module 8: BLS Assessment

• In this module, you will learn what is a primary survey and why it is essential. You will also learn the systematic approach DRSABCD, how to perform a secondary survey and its recommended procedure for conducting secondary surveys.

Module 9: Basic Life Support Legislations

• From this module, you will learn Resuscitation Council UK guidelines. You will also gain European Resuscitation Council COVID-19 Guidelines, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance with WHO Recommended, and essential action checks.

Module 10: The Recovery Position and CPR

• From this module, you will learn about respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest with their symptoms and signs. Here, you will also learn significant BLS-related terminologies, recovery position if suspecting spinal injury, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation to administer rescue breaths, hands-on CPR, Automated External Defibrillator, and more.

Module 11: Administering BLS to Adults

• In this module, you will learn algorithms for adults and sequences for pregnant women. From here, you will also learn BLS for obese people, 2-rescuer CPR for adults, BLS on adults and infants, identifying the severity of choking in adults, and Anaphylaxis.

Module 12: Managing Other Emergencies

• In this module, you will understand the signs of stroke and how to respond to electric shock. You will also learn how to handle drowning emergencies, resuscitation for drowning sufferers, Diabetic and non-diabetic Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia, and more.

Module 13: Conclusion

• In this module, you will get a summary of vaccination and basic life support. You will understand how vaccination and immunization work together hand-in-hand and how to provide quality basic life support to help individuals. The curriculum is research-driven and scientifically designed to benefit every individual by taking immediate life-saving measures confidently.

This course is appropriate for all healthcare professionals who hold a professional registration, including but not limited to:

• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists
• Nurses
• Midwives
• Healthcare Professionals
• Occupational Therapists
• Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)
• Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Our Vaccination and Immunization Training Course with Basic Life Support follows the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunization Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

You will learn to safely administer vaccinations, manage anaphylactic shock, and perform basic life support.

• This training covers all essential vaccination topics, enabling healthcare professionals to administer shots in a secure and efficient manner.
• It also gives background information so that parents’ and patients’ inquiries can be confidently and answered accurately, ensuring a high level of knowledge and confidence in dealing with vaccination-related questions.
• This will also help you administer vaccinations using the proper methods (intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC), under the supervision of a trained professional.
• You will also gain extensive knowledge of basic life support that can be used in an emergency situation.
• The CPD certificate will be a valuable addition to your resume and can open up new opportunities for career advancement.

• There are no academic entry requirements for this Vaccination and Immunization Training course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
• However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

You will be expected to successfully vaccination on the wearable intramuscular injection simulator upper arm 3 to 4 times and basic life support on the dummy as a part of the assessment, which will be closely observed and assessed by the senior healthcare professional.

You can also check our other courses like, Vitamin B12 Injection Course, Phlebotomy Course in Birmingham and other Healthcare and Clinical Skills Courses and take your skills to the next level.

This Vaccination and Immunization course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 

CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing the Vaccination and Immunization course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.