Core immunisation and vaccination training - September 2026

This is an in person live event

Location: Strutt's Community Centre, Belper

Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

This live event is available to registered users only

Date : Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

Time : 09:00-16:30

Target Audience:

GP, Nurse, Pharmacist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic

This is a two‑day course and attendance on both days is mandatory in order to complete the training.

Aims and Objectives:
This two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Vaccination Training (2025). It includes an overview of childhood and travel immunisations.

  • The aims of immunisation: national policy and schedules
  • The immune system and how vaccines work
  • Vaccine preventable diseases
  • The different types of vaccines used and their composition
  • Current issues and controversies regarding immunisation
  • Communication with patients and parents
  • Legal aspects of vaccination
  • Medicines management: Storage and handling of vaccines
  • Correct administration of vaccines
  • Anaphylaxis and other adverse events
  • Documentation, record keeping and reporting
  • Strategies for improving immunisation rates

Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about diseases and vaccines.

Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care.

Important Update: New Cancellation Policy

You must have line manager approval before booking.

Due to funding restraints and reduced budgets, in addition to a high number of cancellations, we have had no choice but to introduce this policy.

Please note our revised cancellation policy HEREThis policy comes into effect on any bookings made after 30thApril 2024.

As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Cancellations made with less than 10 working days’ notice will incur a fee of £50

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