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19 Oct 2026 (Available)

Apply by: 08 Oct 2026

New Session

This is a two day course. Second day on 20th October will be delivered face-to-face.

19 Oct 2026 (online ), 20 Oct 2026 (face to face )

01 Mar 2027 (Available)

Apply by: 18 Feb 2027

New Session

This is a two day course. Second day on 2nd March will be delivered face-to-face

01 Mar 2027 (online ), 02 Mar 2027 (face to face )

21 Jun 2027 (Available)

Apply by: 10 Jun 2027

New Session

This is a two day course. Second day on 22nd June will be delivered face-to-face

21 Jun 2027 (online ), 22 Jun 2027 (face to face )

Course overview

The 2 day course is aimed at any registered health practitioner new to immunisation.


Taught by Helen Donovan M.Ed. BSc. RN, RHV, Queen’s Nurse, FRSPH, independent nurse consultant, specialist nurse in vaccination.


The course meets the requirements of the National minimum standards and the core curriculum for immunisation training as set out by the UKHSA.


The National Minimum standards define the education learning and core curriculum for any health care practitioner involved in the delivery of immunisation and vaccination services.


Learning objectives


The course covers the learning requirements set out in the national minimum standards.


The aims of immunisation, national vaccine policy and schedules.
The immune response to vaccines and how vaccines work.
Vaccine preventable diseases (Green Book and the course booklet provide further information).
The different types of vaccines, their composition and the indications and contraindications.
Current issues in immunisation.
Communicating with patients, parents and carers about vaccines.
Legal issues in immunisation.
Storage and handling of vaccines.
Correct administration of vaccines.
Documentation, record keeping and reporting.
Strategies for optimising immunisation uptake.

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Funding

£286.00

Why choose HERTS?

Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.

Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.

Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.

Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.

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Course details

Course leader

Helen Donovan Visiting Lecturer, M.Ed. BSc. RN, RHV, Queen’s Nurse, FRSPH. Independent nurse consultant and immunisation specialist nurse.

Administrator

Viki Bylo

Telephone

01707 284800

Course delivery

Blended

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Prerequisites

All registered health care professionals who are new to immunisation or those who have been away from immunisation for a period of time and need formal education.


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School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

XSCZ2922 [Short Course] 2026/27 - £286.00

Fundamentals of Immunisation and vaccination

0 Credits

Academic Level: Non credit bearing

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