Introduction to Vaccinations and Immunisations for Nurse Associates & Non-Registered Vaccinators (HCAs/GPAs)

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Introduction to Vaccinations and Immunisations for Nurse Associates & Non-Registered Vaccinators (HCAs/GPAs)

Event Summary

This session is specifically designed for Nurse Associates and those vaccinators who do not have a medical registration and are not eligible to attend the session for registered professionals, including Healthcare Assitants (HCAs) Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), and General Practice Assistants (GPAs).

Tuesday, 9 February 2027 - Wednesday, 10 February
09:30 - 17:00
Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club, Netherhampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PR, United Kingdom

Main Contact

Lead Team
02380 253874
This training course is accessible for wheelchair users.
If you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them in advance of the course to let them know.

Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Cherry Brennan
Mrs Cherry Brennan
Speaker/Trainer
This training will be run over Zoom. To participate you will need to install Zoom on your device, and ensure it has a microphone, speaker, and camera. Please note that in order to comply with the 2025 UK National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training and to receive your certificate of attendance for the live online instructor led course part of this course, the trainer requires you to PARTICIPATE during this training. This means that you need your camera on and/or that you need to add comments and questions via the chat function or verbally. If you are not participating, you may be removed from the course, and you will not be reimbursed

Log into Zoom/RegisterΒ 09:15 sessions run 09:30 to 17:00

This is a multi-day dual format event:

  • 09 February 2027 - Via Zoom
  • 10 February 2027 - Face-to-FaceΒ Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club, Netherhampton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PR

Please ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking.

Introduction

This session is specifically designed for Nurse Associates and those vaccinators who do not have a medical registration and are not eligible to attend the session for registered professionals, including HCAs, HCSWs, and GPAs.Β  This two-day programme equips participants with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to contribute safely and effectively to vaccination services.Β  While the training will provide an understanding of the complete routine immunisation programme, the primary focus will be on administering adult vaccines. Β The course combines essential theory with practical learning while reinforcing the professional responsibilities associated with vaccination practice.

Delivery format

The programme will be delivered over two days using a blended approach:

  • Day 1 – Online: Focused on underpinning knowledge, key concepts and preparation for the practical elements of the programme.
  • Day 2 – Face to face: Focused on practical demonstration, hands-on learning and tailored support. This enables participants to practise the skills covered, receive guidance and feedback, and build confidence in applying their learning in practice.

Objectives

  • Deliver safe and effective vaccination practice and maintain consistently high standards of care.Β 
  • Provide accurate, current and appropriate information about relevant diseases and vaccines to individuals, parents and carers.Β 
  • Support informed decision-making, enabling individuals or their parents and carers to make confident, informed choices about vaccination.Β 
  • Promote confidence in vaccination through clear, professional and evidence-based communication.Β 
  • Support improved vaccine uptake by addressing questions and concerns appropriately and helping reduce barriers to vaccination.Β 
  • Understand and use current national guidance, including the Green BookΒ 
  • Understand professional roles, responsibilities and limitations, including the legal and professional principles relating to delegation, accountability and working within scope of practice.Β 
  • Recognise when additional advice or support is required and understand how and when to seek appropriate clinical or specialist guidance.Β 
  • Demonstrate competence in vaccine storage and handling, vaccine administration and accurate record keeping.Β 
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to anaphylaxis, including demonstrating competence in basic life support.Β 
  • Recognise and appropriately manage adverse reactions following vaccination.Β 
  • Develop the confidence and competence to apply learning in practice, while recognising the importance of continuing professional development and keeping knowledge up to date.

This event is not being recorded

Please note the below for Day 1 of this session:

Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Cherry Brennan
Mrs Cherry Brennan
Trainer

Cherry Brennan is a registered Midwife with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in providing care to families. Throughout her career, she has contributed her expertise in hospital and community environments, engaging in activities such as commissioning, teaching, and transformation. Currently, she holds the position of Manager for a Public Health Nursing service and offers international mentorship to fellow Nurses and Midwives.

In her previous role, Cherry served as a clinical lead in the Covid-19 vaccination service. In this capacity, she embraced opportunities to work within various clinical settings, including mass vaccination centers, outreach clinics, school environments, GP surgeries, and community venues. She assumed responsibility for the training and assessment of a substantial clinical workforce.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Cherry is a devoted mother of two, residing by the seaside. She embraces mindfulness in her daily life and has a deep passion for traveling

Price List

Name

Description

Price (Inc VAT)

All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area

This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer.

£340.00

BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinicians (excluding GPs) Thanks to the BSW Primary Care Training Hub and to the NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, some clinical roles can attend fully funded. These may include Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and HCAs. £00.00

Non Members

This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. £680.00

Waiting List

Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs. 

Cancellations

Please note cancellations two weeks prior to the event will not be refundable, however you are very welcome to substitute another delegate to attend the course to prevent your practice missing out on the training. Any admissible cancellations will incur an administration fee of £15 if the event fee is £100 or over and £10 if the event fee is £99 or under.

Attendance Details

In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk

Sponsorship

This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.

Further Dates

Introduction to Vaccinations and Immunisations for Nurse Associates & Non-Registered Vaccinators (HCAs/GPAs)
15 June
09:30 - 17:00
Canford Magna Complex
Event Information

Introduction

This session is specifically designed for Nurse Associates and those vaccinators who do not have a medical registration and are not eligible to attend the session for registered professionals, including Healthcare Assitants (HCAs) Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), and General Practice Assistants (GPAs).