COVID-19 Vaccination

This session covers all aspects surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination programme and will look at various aspects surrounding the vaccination programmes such as Epidemiology, prioritisation of the most vulnerable patients and how to administer the vaccine as well as the legal requirements and required training surrounding the administration of the vaccine. The course will cover the correct consent process as well as how to answer patient’s questions and will also deal with requirements for vaccine storage and reconstitution. The course will cover how to deal with any adverse side effects or reactions that may be encountered by people being vaccinated. • The COVID-19 pandemic • Vaccine development • Groups prioritised for vaccination • Competency • The consent process • Storage and reconstitution of the vaccine • Administering the vaccine • Managing side effects and sensitivities • Recording Information