Covid Vaccination Site Training Requirements
VACCINATOR – INEXPERIENCED REGISTERED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER
YOU CAN WORK AS A VACCINATOR IN A VACCINATION SITE BY COMPLETING ALL THREE STAGES BELOW.
STAGE 1
Stage 1 involves completion of several online training modules, most of which can be found on the E-Learning for Health website and include the following:
CORE TRAINING - COMPULSORY - click here
Welcome Pack –
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/covid-19-vaccination/
Immunisation Training –
Legal Aspects – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/514308
Vaccine Storage – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/514237
Vaccine Administration – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/514227
Covid-19 Core Knowledge and Vaccine-specific Training including Legal mechanisms –
Core Knowledge – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/674790
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/677490
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/681664
COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/698071
Vaccinations of 5-11 Year Olds –
Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty 10 micrograms/dose) vaccine module and assessment are essential for vaccinating 5-11s – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/742574
Paediatric procedural anxiety module for COVID-19 vaccinations – https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/730352
Managing paediatric anxiety: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/742504
Resource on distraction techniques: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/742520
Introduction to L3 Safeguarding children: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/742528
Anaphylaxis Training – IF NOT COMPLETED IN THE LAST YR
https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/429354
BLS/ILS training – IF NOT COMPLETED IN THE LAST YR
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=11603
Statutory / Mandatory Training – IF NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED
https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/458587
Here is the list of the topics that should be considered as Core Training and all MUST be completed:
– Conflict Resolution – Level 1
– Data Security Awareness – Level 1
– Data Security Awareness Survey
– Equality and Diversity and Human Rights – Level 1
– Fire Safety – Level 1
– Infection Prevention and Control – Level 1
– Infection Prevention and Control – Level 2
– Health, Safety and Welfare – Level 1
– Moving and Handling – Level 1
– Moving and Handling eAssessment – Level 2
– Preventing Radicalisation – Basic Prevent Awareness
– Resuscitation – Level 1
– Resuscitation Adults – Level 2
– Resuscitation Paediatric – Level 2
– Safeguarding Adults – Level 1
– Safeguarding Adults – Level 2
– Safeguarding Children – Level 1
– Safeguarding Children – Level 2
Face to Face Basic Life Support is now compulsory for the vaccinators. You will need to provide your Face to Face BLS certificate or attend our combined BLS/PBLS training.
Pinnacle Process – Delivery of COVID Vaccination Services – Local Vaccination Model v2 –
https://youtu.be/VAD5BnKuE2U
COVID 19 Vaccination competency assessment tool (required with a period of supervised practice)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - NOT COMPULSORY - click here
Legal mechanisms for administering a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) (i.e. National Protocols) –
https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination-programme/legal-mechanisms/
https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/summary-of-the-legal-mechanisms-for-administering-the-covid-19-vaccines/
PHE COVID-19 Vaccination Programme –
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/949063/COVID-19_vaccination_programme_guidance_for_healthcare_workers_December_2020_V3.pdf
Green Book chapter –
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a
“Community CPR in the COVID 19 world” refresher webinar for existing registered health care professionals
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=11603
“Managing anaphylaxis: guidance for GPs delivering the COVID 19 vaccine” refresher webinar
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=11672
Vaccinating 5-11 year olds
There is also the attached resource on consent for foster children which is not on e-LfH. Also available to download here and share with staff: https://future.nhs.uk/CovidVaccinations/view?objectId=120650245
There is also a video on ‘rights of the child – gillick competency’ available to support RHCPs who are taking consent: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/742540
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - NOT COMPULSORY - click here
Indemnity arrangements for the Covid-19 vaccination programme
https://resolution.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Indemnity-arrangements-for-the-COVID-19-vaccination.pdf
COVID 19 Vaccination: Information for Healthcare Practitioners document
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-programme-guidance-for-healthcare-practitioners
Vaccination newsletter for health professionals and immunisation practitioners
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vaccine-update
AstraZeneca Administration Guide for COVID 19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
https://medicalinformation.astrazeneca.co.uk/
Pfizer educational materials ( Reg 174 Information for UK Healthcare Professionals; Handling and preparation video and poster; Background and evidence deck)
https://www.cvdvaccine.co.uk/
PGD e learning programme (Community Pharmacists only for other staff there is sufficient coverage of PGDs included in the COVID 19 Vaccination Core Knowledge e learning session)
https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/406587
Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS): Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine Standard Operating Procedures
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/?s=&orderby=&order=DESC&cat%5B%5D=3659&cat%5B%5D=3657
Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS): Advice for dry ice handling
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/handling-dry-ice-and-vapour-phase-nitrogen-shippers-advice-for-hospital-pharmacies/
Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS): Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine pathway critical control points for Trusts
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pfizer-biontech-vaccine-pathway-critical-control-points-presentation/
Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS): The legal mechanisms available for giving COVID 19 vaccines and their application
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/the-legal-mechanisms-available-for-giving-covid-19-vaccines-and-their-application/
Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) webinar: Getting to grips with changes to legislation around COVID 19 and flu vaccination”
https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/p4ciC2RGnF6o678cno4WS?domain=sps.nhs.uk
National Immunisation & Vaccination System (NIVS) training materials (incl. training manual, video and FAQs)
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/nivs
Once all the COMPULSORY training is complete, please download the following CHECKLIST, fill it in and return to training@communitymatters.co.uk with your E-Learning For Health certificates before your progression onto Stage 2.
STAGE 2
Stage 2 is progressed after having completed all of the Stage 1 COMPULSORY training and CONFIRMED by Newham Training Hub that you are ready for the Stage 2.
At this stage;
- individuals will need to complete a face-to-face Intramuscular Training. Please see below link for details.
- if not completed in the last 12 months individuals will also need to complete a face-to-face Combined Paediatric Basic Life Support(PBLS) / Basic Life Support (BLS) Training. Please see below link for details.
Intramuscular training – Face to Face –
https://intramusculartrainingnelprimarycarevaccsites.eventbrite.co.uk
Combined Paediatric Basic Life Support(PBLS) / Basic Life Support (BLS) – Face to Face –
https://combinedpblsandblstrainingnelprimarycarevaccsites.eventbrite.co.uk
STAGE 3
Stage 3 is progressed after having completed all of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 training.
You will be contacted by Newham Training Hub for your competency assessment arrangement and the next steps.
Make the following documents ready; they will be checked by the Vaccination Site leads:
- Signed Patient Group Direction for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) document (https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/patient-group-direction-for-covid-19-mrna-vaccine-bnt162b2-pfizer-biontech/) You should read it before signing.
- Signed Patient Group Direction for COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]) document (https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/patient-group-direction-for-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-chadox1-s-recombinant/)You should read it before signing.
- Signed Patient Group Direction for COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna (https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/patient-group-direction-for-covid-19-vaccine-moderna/) You should read it before signing.
On-Site Boarding and IM Injection Observation will also be provided at the Vaccination Site.