There are six dates available click here to book:
- 22nd September 2026, 9:00am-1:00pm, virtual
- 24th September 2026, 9:30am-1:30pm, being held at Chacewater Village Hall, Truro
- 30th September 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm, virtual
- 2nd October 2026, 9:00am-1:00pm, virtual
- 6th October 2026, 9:30am-1:30pm, being held at Shortlanesend Village Hall, Truro
- 8th October 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm, virtual
As per the PHE and RCN guidance National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training, the Cornwall Training Hub Immunisation Update will cover:
- The aims of vaccination, national vaccine policy and schedules.
- The immune response to vaccines and how vaccines work.
- Vaccine preventable diseases.
- The different types of vaccines, their composition and their indications and contraindications.
- Current issues in vaccination.
- Communicating with patients, parents and carers about vaccines.
- Legal Issues as applied to vaccination: consent and legal mechanisms to supply and administer vaccines.
- Storage and handling of vaccines.
- Plus – a Q&A session for problems encountered in practice: Engaging in an interactive session to address practical challenges and questions from participants.
The training covers core immunisation topics that are universally relevant, ensuring that even those focusing on specific diseases are aware of the entire national programme. This comprehensive awareness enables all participants to become effective vaccine champions, promoting vaccination at every opportunity. By integrating these elements, our programme aims to create a well-rounded and effective immunisation workforce.
Our immunisation training programme is interprofessional, incorporating the diverse range of healthcare workers now involved in immunisation. This approach improves understanding of different professional roles and responsibilities, fostering better collaboration and positively impacting patient outcomes.
This course is provided free of charge to members of the Primary Care Education Programme. For non-members, a charge of £85 applies.
This course is for staff working within the Cornwall healthcare economy. If you work outside Cornwall and are interested in this course, please email kernowhealthcic.workforce@nhs.net