Overview
It is intended to provide a contemporary evidenced based insight into immunisation against infectious disease.
‘Following the ill-founded MMR scare, it has become even more important for those working in the field to be able to communicate to parents the benefits of vaccination, the known side effects of vaccines and the safety and efficacy of vaccines to ally fears’ Department of Health (2006)
Following the survey carried out by the Health protection Agency (HPA) in 2003 it was concluded that immunisation training was excellent in many areas but there was inconsistency in the organisation and provision. The HPA formed the standards to address this issue and this module will reflect this framework. The HPA is also encouraging collaborative partnership with HEIs (HPA, 2005).
Content and Modules
Level 6 (Undergraduate)
Pre-requisites: Demonstrated ability to study at Level 6.
Excluded Combinations: This module cannot be studied again at a different academic level.
This module will provide an innovative approach to meeting the educational and practical needs of the wider population of health professionals involved in the national immunisation programme.
The routine immunisation programme ‘for all children from birth to adolescence’ (Department of Health, 2006) unique to the UK will be explored with particular attention the factors affecting uptake of immunisation. In addition issues surrounding vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the UK or in travellers going outside the UK.
Aims
This module aims to:
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Achieve the minimum clinical competencies as stated within the HPA Core curriculum for immunisation training (2005).
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Develop the practitioners’ ability to recognise and contextualise the immunisation needs of the individual and the population, underpinned by contemporary evidence based practice.
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Facilitate practitioners to articulate and demonstrate the skills of critical analysis which underpin their professional practice and enable them to participate in critical discussion as a proactive member of their healthcare care team.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
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Critically analyze national policies, schedules and variations of these whilst applying knowledge of legal aspects, record keeping and inter-professional communication related to vaccination.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of correct procedures for storage and handling of vaccines including reconstitution and administration of vaccines correctly. Managing anaphylaxis and other adverse events as required.
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Critically discuss the aims of immunisation including the main features of vaccine preventable diseases and the nature and frequency of their acute and long term complications. Debate the rhetoric surrounding current issues and controversies regarding immunisation.
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Critically analyse how vaccines work on the immune system, understanding immunity within individuals and populations gaining an understanding of the vaccines used in the national immunisation programme.
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Communicate effectively with patients and parents about vaccination and to be able to identify and implement strategies for improving immunisation rates.
Summative Assessment
Integrated Practice/Theory Assignment (100% weighting)
A discourse/critical commentary evidenced within a Work Based Learning Contract and Record that will be completed with and signed off by a practitioner experienced in immunisation delivery prior to being handed in for academic assessment. Word count: 4000 words.
Level 7 (Postgraduate)
Pre-requisites: None
Excluded Combinations: A student who has studied this module at level 6, may not study the same module at level 7.
This module will provide an innovative approach to meeting the educational and practical needs of the wider population of health professionals involved in the national immunisation programme.
The routine immunisation programme ‘for all children from birth to adolescence’ (Department of Health, 2006) unique to the UK will be explored with particular attention the factors affecting uptake of immunisation. In addition issues surrounding vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the UK or in travellers going outside the UK.
Aims
This module aims to:
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Achieve the minimum clinical competencies as stated within the HPA Core curriculum for immunisation training (2005).
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Develop the practitioners’ ability to contrast, compare and critically evaluate the immunisation needs of the individual and the population, underpinned by contemporary evidence based practice.
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Facilitate practitioners to critically explore and demonstrate the skills which underpin their professional practice and enable them to participate in critical discussion and proactively influence the healthcare care team.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
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Critically evaluate national policies, schedules and variations of these whilst applying knowledge of legal aspects, record keeping and inter-professional communication related to vaccination.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of research based procedures for storage and handling of vaccines including reconstitution and administration of vaccines correctly. Managing anaphylaxis and other adverse events as required.
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Critically evaluate the aims of immunisation including the main features of vaccine preventable diseases and the nature and frequency of their acute and long term complications. Debate the rhetoric surrounding current issues and controversies regarding immunization.
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Critically evaluate how vaccines work on the immune system, creating immunity within individuals and populations developing an understanding of the vaccines used in the national immunisation programme, with which to influence populations and practice.
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Develop creative and effective communication strategies with patients, parents and carers about vaccination and to be able to identify and implement these to improve immunisation rates.
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Devise strategies for improving immunisation rates.
Summative Assessment
Integrated Practice/Theory Assignment (100% weighting)
A discourse/critical commentary evidenced within a Work Based Learning Contract and Record that will be completed with and signed off by a practitioner experienced in immunisation delivery prior to being handed in for academic assessment. Word count: 3000 words.
Further Information
Location of study: UCS Ipswich
Dates of attendance:
14/01/14
28/01/14
11/02/14
04/03/14
18/03/14
01/04/14
For further details please contact the module leader:
Sarah Fogarty
T: 01473 338540
E: s.fogartyucs.ac.uk|