Further reading and resources
The following links are additional resources you may wish to undertake that may aid your
competency in delivering the flu vaccination service.
- Health Education England - Core Knowledge for Flu Immunisers
- BNF - Influenza vaccine
- PSNC -Flu Vaccination Service
Vaccination training
Anyone who is new to vaccinations is required initially to complete face to face training. Periodic face to face refresher training should be considered to ensure consistency. (for England, Wales and Scotland). For Wales face to face basic life support training is required annually.
This information is based on 2023/2024 guidance. We realise there could be changes in the season and we will communicate this out as appropriate. It is important before commencing the Flu Vaccination Service that you have completed the appropriate training and are competent to provide the service.
Working with our training partner, ECG, you can now book your vaccination training place which will be delivered in a safe and appropriate manner and abiding by the social distancing measures.
The full vaccination training course covers all practical skills required to vaccinate adults, children and infants. It will also allow you to administer flu and travel vaccinations. The training will cover the following:
- Intramuscular, subcutaneous and intranasal vaccination techniques
- Positioning a child safely for vaccination
- Identification and management of anaphylaxis
- Adrenaline auto-injector and drawing up from an ampoule
- Adult, paediatric and infant basic life support
- Reconstitution of vaccines
- Consultation technique.
Read further on all the vaccination courses available and how you can benefit from a Numark member discount when booking your place(s). Take a look at our Vaccination Training page on Numarknet.
We can also book a private group sessions if you can provide a venue to host the training, ECG can train up to a maximum of 12 people in the room. You will need to ensure all individuals are spaced out at two metres in the room, please enquire by sending us an email: training.team@numark-central.co.uk.