Registered healthcare practitioners
In this section you will find resources aimed at registered healthcare practitioners.
The following sections appear on this page:
Core Knowledge for COVID-19 Vaccinators
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V1.4 : This resource is designed to be the foundation for your learning and will give you an overview of Coronavirus and COVID-19, vaccination programme, legal aspects of vaccination and reporting adverse events.
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This resource content is the same as the Core Information slide set and includes a section on frequently asked questions.
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This proficiency document is for registered healthcare practitioners to support formal evaluation of competency in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Version log for learning resources with updates and changes made.
Core Learning Programme for COVID-19 Vaccination
This learning programme is designed to provide registered healthcare workers involved in delivering the national COVID-19 vaccination programme with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver the programme and to promote high uptake of the vaccine.
If you have completed the Promoting Effective Immunisation Programme (PEIP) then there is no need to complete this resource as it is similar content and learning outcomes.
The resource contains learning activities and an assessment of learning. It will take approximately 60 – 90 minutes depending on your prior knowledge and experience to complete the resource and associated activities.
Note: You will need to login with your Turas account to view the assessment.
This account is the same as your Turas Appraisal account. If you do not have an account then please register for a free Turas account.
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This resource contains core information relating to the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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This resource contains core information relating to the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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Version control log for learning programme.
Intramuscular (IM) Injection Technique
This short learning resource and video on intramuscular injections are intended to support practitioners administering COVID-19 Vaccines:
Vaccine Specific for COVID-19 Vaccinators
It is important to note that different COVID-19 vaccines may become available and that they will have different storage, dilution/reconstitution and administration requirements. You must be familiar with the specific recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine you are delivering.
You can find learning resources to support the development of vaccine specific knowledge in this section:
- Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine learning resource
- Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information document
- Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Proficiency document
- AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine learning resource
You will also find a version control log that highlights any updates made to the resources.
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This learning is designed to provide vaccinators with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine. The resource covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and administered...
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This resource content is the same as the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine learning resource and offers a different format to support different learning preferences.
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This short video is designed to support vaccinators with the preparation of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
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This proficiency tool is for registered healthcare practitioners to support the sign-off process.
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Version logs for Pfizer BioNTech vaccine specific learning resources with list of updates and changes made.
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This learning is designed to provide vaccinators with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine. The resource covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and administered...
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This resource content is the same as the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine learning resource and offers a different format to support different learning preferences.
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Version logs for learning resources with updates and changes made.
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08.04.21 webinar slide set available to support you to update on the key principles of the preparation and administration of the vaccine.
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Version logs for learning resources with updates and changes made.
Webinars
Managing people with allergies
A webinar to update practitioners on the current guidance and support for managing people with allergies in relation to COVID-19 vaccination was held on the 23rd of March 2021 and the recording can be viewed here.
COVID-19 Vaccine update including Vaccine-associated Thrombosis and Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome (VATTS) associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine webinar
COVID-19 Vaccine update including Vaccine-associated Thrombosis and Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome (VATTS) associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine webinar held on 21st of April recording can be accessed here.
Next Steps
To complete your preparation for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, it is suggested that you also consider undertaking the following in your local area:
- Promoting effective immunisation practice https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/2216/promoting-effective-immunisation-practice-peip (NES/PHS) or equivalent
- Management of anaphylaxis
- Basic Life Support
- Relevant statutory and mandatory training like infection prevention and control and sharps management
Once you have completed the relevant learning resources it is suggested that you identify an experienced vaccination supervisor and complete the following:
- Practical training in COVID-19 vaccine preparation and administration
- Core COVID-19 Vaccine Proficiency Document
Self-declaration
The self-declaration tool enables you to evidence the learning you have completed from the TURAS Learn COVID-19 resources. Once completed the document can be uploaded into your portfolio and shared to provide evidence of your learning.
How to use the tool
Once you have completed the learning relevant to your role, download the self-declaration check list and indicate the resources that you have completed and then sign the self-declaration statement.
Please note: vaccinators should ensure that you follow your local educational and clinical governance arrangements in relation to knowledge and proficiency (including clinical skills) to undertake vaccination.
- Self-declaration checklist ( Download, 72 KB)