Vaccination and Immunisation Training with Basic Life Support

This comprehensive Vaccination and Immunisation Training with Basic Life Support is accredited by CPD and recognised across the globe. This course offers a safe and significant education with elaborative and profound hands-on training to make you a confident and competent expert to save lives with prompt actions.

Objectives of the Online Learning Modules

• Describe the national vaccine policies and schedules.
• Understand the difference between vaccination and immunisation and how both works
• Know how to administer vaccinations safely.
• Discover different types of vaccination and their composition to provide vaccination for preventable diseases
• Identify the basic life support assessment to conduct primary and secondary surveys with a systematic approach of DRSABCD
• Comprehend how to comprehend emergencies like Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia with safety procedures
• Highlight the importance of maintaining the cold chain in preserving vaccine efficacy.
• Know and understand the different types of vaccines that are used.
• Understand and explain the importance of consent in relation to immunisation.
• Be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis safely.
• Understand how to perform basic life support effectively

Vaccination and Immunisation Training with Basic Life Support

This Vaccination and Immunisation Training with Basic Life Support will equip you with knowledge about the practical and legal implications of immunisations and vaccinations. You will learn about best practices and different types of vaccines used. Additionally, we will talk about the key elements of vaccine trials, as well as surveillance and monitoring, along with the importance and application of basic life support.

This training is designed for health professionals who are new to administering, promoting, and advising about vaccines. It covers best practices for storing, handling, administering, and documenting vaccines, as well as how to provide advice to service users about vaccination and immunisation.

Vaccination and Immunisation Training Course Details

How does this course work?

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.

8 Hours Practical Training Session

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.

Course Curriculum

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 immunisation 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.

Who should take this course?

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 Immunisation Training Course with Basic Life Support follows the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Trainingfor Registered Healthcare Practitioners.

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

Benefits of Vaccination and Immunisation Training

• 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 accurately answered, 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.

Entry Requirements

• There are no academic entry requirements for this Vaccination and Immunisation 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.

Assessment Method

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.

Recognised Accreditation

This Vaccination and Immunisation course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations 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 organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing the Vaccination and Immunisation course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.