HCA's Preparing to give Flu Vaccinations
Thursday 3 September 2015 at Holiday Inn
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This is an afternoon event.
Times: 13:00 - 16:30
Food is provided at this event.
Speakers
Ms Marion Baker
Ms Michelle Davidson
Mrs Caroline Samuel
On completion of this resource healthcare practitioners will be able to:
· Describe the cause of flu
· Understand how flu is transmitted and the possible effects of flu
· Understand the evidence base for the administration of flu vaccination to those aged 65 years and over and those in clinical risk groups
· Explain which vaccines will be used and the precautions and contraindications to the administration of flu vaccines
· Explain the sequence of steps in flu vaccine administration
· Explain the possible side effects from flu vaccines
· Understand the importance of their role in promoting and providing evidence based information about flu vaccination to patients
N.B You won’t go away and be able to do the jabs straight away. You need to go back to your practice to set up a system that works for you and your practice and you will need to be assessed as competent by a senior clinician in your surgery.
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Location details
Holiday Inn
Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UA
Is the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes
Main contact
Name: Mrs Claire Winchester
Email: claire.winchester@somersetlmc.co.uk
Phone: 01823 331428
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.
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This event is open to Somerset GPs, Practices and their staff in the Somerset LMC area. Some events may be open to other healthcare providers, details will be listed in the event.
| Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| SGPET | £0.00 |
| non-members | £35.00 |
