Core learning resources
The learning resources within this section are designed to be the foundation for your COVID-19 vaccination programme learning. Topics include: What is COVID-19? COVID-19 Vaccine development, safety and efficacy and adverse event reporting.
Spring 2025
NHS Education for Scotland/Public Health Scotland are currently updating the Core COVID-19 vaccination eLearning. A short update learning resource, including details on eligibility for the programme and the vaccines being deployed, is currently available with the resources specific to the vaccines being deployed in the Spring 2025 programme on the vaccine specific page: Vaccine specific learning resources | Turas | Learn
You can find learning resources to support the development of Core COVID-19 knowledge in this section:
- Core knowledge for COVID-19 vaccination (units 1-3)
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Page Contents
You can find learning resources to support the development of vaccine specific knowledge in this section under the following headings:
Intramuscular (IM) Injection Technique for Adults
This short learning resource and video on intramuscular injections are intended to support practitioners administering COVID-19 Vaccines to adults:
Vaccination against COVID-19 : Intramuscular (IM) injection technique
Alternative Formats
These resources may be available, in full or summary form, in alternative formats and community languages. Please contact NHS Education for Scotland on 0131 656 3200 or email altforms@nes.scot.nhs.uk to discuss how we can best meet your requirements.
Transcripts of any videos within these resources are available on request.