Competency Details

ECDC Vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation

This framework of competencies is based on the ECDC publication available here: https://ecdc.europa.eu/sites/portal/files/documents/VPD%20Competencies%20Training_Short_Technical%20report_final_0.pdf

Name	Linked courses
1. The immune system and vaccines Type: Domain	0
1.1 Vaccine immunology Type: Domain	0
1.1.1 Familiarity of basics of vaccines immunology–cell types involved in immune response of vaccines. Main effectors of vaccine responses Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.2 Describe how the vaccines mediate protection: Cell mediated and humoral immunity in response to natural infection and vaccination Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.3 List the main host immunological factors and medical conditions that affect the immune response Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.4 Describe the difference between the primary and memory induced immunity Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.5 Debate vaccine induced immunity versus naturally gain immunity Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.6 Describe the difference in the immune response between a primary series and a booster/revaccination Type: Knowlege	0
1.1.7 Be familiar with kinetics of vaccine induced antibodies Type: Knowlege	0
1.2 Types of immunising agents, their composition and use Type: Domain	0
1.2.1 Describe the different type of vaccines, immunoglobulins and other immunising agents Type: Knowlege	0
1.2.2 Describe the vaccines types in use including advantages and disadvantages (nature of antigen, combination, adjuvants, and routes of administration) Type: Knowlege	0
1.2.3 Describe how the vaccines induce immunity (killed, inactivated live pathogens, genetic engineering, recombinant methods, and synthetic peptide vaccines) Type: Knowlege	0
1.2.4 Be familiar with interaction between live and inactivated vaccines Type: Knowlege	0
1.2.5 Demonstrate knowledge on the presentation of vaccines (glass vial and pre-filled syringe) and special concerns regarding storage and handling Type: Knowlege	0
1.3 Vaccine preventable diseases and Population based prevention Type: Domain	1
1.3.1 Describe the clinical presentation of vaccine preventable disease (carriage, complication, diagnostic tests) Type: Knowlege	1
1.3.2 Demonstrate the basic of dynamics of vaccine preventable diseases in the population Type: Knowlege	1
1.3.3 Be familiar with the concept of control, elimination and eradication Type: Knowlege	1
1.3.4 Understand the principles and benefit of immunisation Type: Knowlege	1
1.3.5 Describe the effect of vaccination to the community as whole (herd immunity) Type: Knowlege	1
1.3.6 Be familiar with the immunisation needs of special risk groups in population (travellers, migrants, vulnerable population, immunocompromised host, health care worker, high risk population for underlying conditions) Type: Knowlege	0
2. Vaccine logistics management Type: Domain	0
2.1 Cold chain, storage and logistics Type: Domain	0
2.1.1 Demonstrate sound knowledge on vaccine management including vaccine supply/shortage, cold chain, storage and logistics Type: Knowlege	0
2.1.2 Collaborate with health centres in order to supply, deliver and store the vaccines in the best way Type: Knowlege	0
2.1.3 Elaborate storage, handling and monitoring plans/ guidelines for routine and emergency vaccination Type: Knowlege	0
2.1.4 Promote innovative approach to build and apply a public-private partnership model for vaccine cold chain, storage and delivery to ensure the best available economical approach Type: Knowlege	0
2.2 Documentation Type: Domain	0
2.2.1 Settles that client records/ immunisation registries (paper or e-records) are kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with national standards (guidelines/policies) Type: Knowlege	0
2.2.2 Provide technical expertise in the methods of immunisation information through introduction of electronic immunisation registers Type: Knowlege	0
2.3 Administration of vaccines Type: Domain	0
2.3.1 Prepare/ outline the periodical meeting with the vaccinators related to routine vaccination/pre vaccination campaigns, to inform them on the main technical and organizational updates Type: Knowlege	0
2.3.2 Provide a checklist for the vaccinators for the patient / client assessment including precautions, contraindications and indications for rescheduling Type: Knowlege	0
2.3.3 Establish/make available for vaccinators the steps involved in vaccine preparation, including reconstitution, administration and discarding Type: Knowlege	0
2.3.4 Develop waste management procedures Type: Knowlege	0
2.3.5 Demonstrate knowledge on the appropriate vaccine administration (route, hygiene, preparation, and reconstitution) Type: Knowlege	0
3. Communication and behaviour science related to vaccine preventable disease and immunisation Type: Domain	0
3.1 Communication of VPD&I related information Type: Domain	1
3.1.1 Use effective communication skills including written, verbal and non-verbal skills Type: Knowlege	0
3.1.2 Use culturally appropriate communication methods and techniques for specific settings and risk groups Type: Knowlege	0
3.1.3 Be knowledgeable about communication and be able to be involved in it Type: Knowlege	0
3.1.4 Use information technology and other media to receive and disseminate VPD&I related information Type: Knowlege	0
3.2 Advocacy Type: Domain	1
3.2.1 Raise awareness and influence public opinion on VPD&I through stakeholders involvement Type: Knowlege	0
3.2.2 Engage with and influence stakeholders to develop and sustain PH action in the area of VPD&I Type: Knowlege	1
3.2.3 Collect relevant information from appropriate stakeholders about communities needs in the area of VPD&I and advocate for them Type: Knowlege	0
3.3 Behaviour science Type: Domain	1
3.3.1 Be familiar with behavioural science principles to understand the more effective ways to influence and change behaviour on vaccination Type: Knowlege	0
3.3.2 Develop, implement and evaluate behavioural change strategies in the area of VPD&I Type: Knowlege	0

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