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This immunisation update is aimed at health professionals working in an Occupational Health capacity. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • To understand the role and importance of Immunisation and vaccination • To be able to explain the aims of immunisation, describe national policy and schedules and deal with variations to the schedule • To understand the legal framework of Immunisation • To understand the legal aspects of supply and administration of vaccines COURSE CONTENTS This course provides a comprehensive update in the following immunisations / vaccinations: • Dip / Tet / Pertusis / Polio • MMR • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • TB • BCG (screening and testing) Mantoux • Influenza update • Anaphylaxis Plus: • The legal frameworks of immunisation update and vaccinations • PGD’s and PSD’s • Technique / practical if needed • Administration • Capacity and Consent • Record-keeping and reporting • Strategies: improving immunisation rates • Cold chain • Documentation • Contraindications • Current Issues in Immunisation WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Occupational Health Staff, including Technicians and Nurses Includes All course materials and certificate of attendance Accreditation 6 CPD points awarded on completion. Accredited by Aim Qualifications (*Certificate £30) and CPD Standards (*Certificate free)

An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments.The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential.The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words.The course covers the following topics:- Basics of medical terminology – word building Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body Major bones of the body Prescription writing and abbreviations Classification of drugs Common Abbreviations Instruments and investigations Medical Specialities and personnel Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology. Medical Terminology Training Courses Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level. Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses. 

Course Introduction Our Venepuncture and Phlebotomy training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely. Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. About this event Applicable to Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a demonstration session on performing blood tests. Our venepuncture training will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to undertake a competence assessment framework in the workplace that will deem them competent to take blood safely and appropriately. Each delegate will receive a competence-based framework to allow them to do this. Course Aims Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this Understand relevant professional and legal issues Be able to identify potential complications Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action Course Content Background and importance of training and competence Supervision and practice Scope and responsibilities Accountability Professional and legal issues Consent and capacity What is phlebotomy? Tools of the trade-equipment Needles and patient safety Blood collection systems and devices Syringes and when to use them Blood collection tubes Labelling Anatomy and physiology Vein Selection: - Identification of Veins - Arm Veins - Hand Veins Vein assessment Unacceptable sites for venous collection Venepuncture procedure Attempts Order of Fill Specimen collection procedures Specimen handling post-phlebotomy Personal protective equipment Needle stick injuries Legislation-EU Directives Disposal Needle phobias Dealing with anxiety/fainting etc. Practical session Potential Complications (including infection control) Practical Application - techniques and troubleshooting Case scenarios Troubleshooting Audit Who should attend / would be applicable? Nurses HCAs Those interested in careers as Phlebotomists AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00. Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.

You are only eligible to attend this course if you have been given Instructor Potential (IP'd) on the relevant provider course. You will not be eligible to attend this course without this.  **PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THE CORRECT ALLOCATION YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN INSTRUCTOR POTENTIAL FOR!** The Generic Instructor Course trains future Instructors in the principles of adult learning. These skills can then be used to teach fellow healthcare professionals at a number of our courses, including ALS, EPALS and NLS. This course is a joint collaboration between Resuscitation Council UK and the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG). Around 900 Instructors are trained on this course every year. This course consists of a day of e-learning followed by two days of face-to-face attendance, which will take place in a Resuscitation Council UK Course Centre.  Across the two day face-to-face sessions, Candidates will attend a lecture before taking part in practical sessions that cover the teaching modalities required to teach the provider courses. These include approaches to teaching skills acquisition, facilitating simulation, undertaking assessments and providing feedback to candidates. After successful completion of the GIC, Candidates must teach on two provider courses as an Instructor Candidate (IC) within two years of the GIC in order to complete their training and receive their qualification.

The Generic Instructor Course trains future Instructors in the principles of adult learning. These skills can then be used to teach fellow healthcare professionals at a number of our courses, including ALS, EPALS and NLS.

The Generic Instructor Course trains future Instructors in the principles of adult learning. These skills can then be used to teach fellow healthcare professionals at a number of our courses, including ALS, EPALS and NLS.

This driver CPC course Vehicle Roadworthiness & Load Safety is suitable for LGV drivers only and will cover: Requirements, Walk Around Checks, Legal Requirements, Additional Checks, Safety Equipment, Defect Reporting, Maintenance, Prohibitions, Considerations Before Loading, Overloading, Load Distribution, Load Security, Vehicle Dimensions, Loading Equipment.

Become an MHFA Champion in just one day, gaining an understanding of common mental health issues, the confidence to advocate for awareness, the skills to recognise signs of mental ill health, and the ability to support positive wellbeing."