This group will require training specifically about the COVID-19 vaccines including: These requirements are detailed below and summarised in Appendix A Experienced and competent vaccinators (both registered HCPs and unregistered HCSWs) who have vaccinated within the past 12 months Training requirements for COVID-19 vaccinators vaccination support workers (unregistered healthcare workers new to immunisation with a specific role in vaccine administration).RHCPs who are either new to, or returning to vaccination after a prolonged period.experienced and competent vaccinators (both registered healthcare practitioners ( RHCPs) and unregistered healthcare support workers ( HCSWs)) who have vaccinated within the past 12 months.These recommendations were reviewed in October 2022 when minor updates were made to wording and document links. The intention is to maximise delivery whilst ensuring that COVID-19 vaccines are given safely and effectively. This COVID-19 vaccinator training guidance has been written to meet a very specific need in an emergency pandemic situation. The training standards still apply to all other vaccines and in all other situations.
These training recommendations should in no way undermine the recommendations made in the UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA) national minimum standards for immunisation training. These recommendations are intended to complement the recommendations made for training the COVID-19 vaccinator workforce by NHS England.
This document sets out the recommendations for training a workforce who are knowledgeable and able to confidently, competently and safely deliver the COVID-19 vaccine programme at pace. This is so that those who receive these vaccines are protected and public confidence in the COVID-19 vaccination programme is established and maintained. It is of vital importance that the COVID-19 vaccinator workforce receives comprehensive training and competency assessment, in order that COVID-19 vaccines are administered safely and effectively. It has therefore been necessary to rapidly train healthcare workers who have not vaccinated for some time or who have not previously given a vaccine in order to maximise vaccine uptake in a short time period. The number of vaccinators required has exceeded the number of trained and experienced vaccinators who were giving vaccines prior to the pandemic and many of those who were already giving vaccines have been required to maintain the national routine immunisation schedule. The authorisation of several different vaccines against coronavirus (COVID-19) and the need to vaccinate millions of people with these as rapidly as possible has required, and continues to require, a substantial workforce to give the vaccine safely and effectively. The importance of training for COVID-19 vaccinators
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