Training dates
The course is aimed at staff working within the social care sector. The next course will run on the 4 and 5 December 2024 in the mornings. You will need to be able to attend both 3-hour sessions.
Book your place on the encouraging vaccination uptake training
We know you do this by acting as a vital link between communities and health, local authority and voluntary services.
This training will support you to:
- work on specific projects and actively engage with communities in making sense of the issues which affect their lives
- ensure that local people have their say
- build links with other groups and agencies
- help to raise public awareness on the impact of low vaccine uptake
Course content
The provider will use a range of training methods to engage with you and help you to develop your skills and knowledge in this area.
Some of the topics covered will be:
- understanding the importance of vaccines and the key features of vaccination programmes
- sources of vaccine concern and vaccine hesitancy regarding a named vaccination programme
- what can impact on behaviour change and how to explore these factors with an individual
- how to apply models of behaviour change in a brief intervention or conversation with an individual
You'll receive a RSPH Level 2 Award upon successful completion, which will demonstrate your commitment to improving public health.
Course costs
The course is free for all who would like to attend, providing that a part of their function is working with Derbyshire residents.