Vaccine hesitancy training

Can you play a part in protecting our local communities from infectious diseases such as measles and flu?

We are offering a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) module on the topic of vaccine hesitancy. This is a chance to learn new skills to confidently manage conversations about vaccinations with residents.

You will receive a certificate after successfully completing the course and passing the quiz at the end.

Who it is for

Anyone who works closely with residents is welcome to take the training. This includes:

• Council staff
• Community workers
• Voluntary sector workers
• Pharmacy and healthcare staff (clinical and non-clinical)

In particular, it is aimed at those working with parents and elderly people.

Topics

In this course, you will learn:

• What vaccine hesitancy is
• Key information about vaccines, including the benefits
• Common myths that make residents hesitant towards vaccination
• How to provide appropriate advice about vaccinations through a MECC conversation

This module does not contain clinical information.

Time commitment

The module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

How to register

Instructions depend on whether or not you are employed by Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.

Council staff

Council staff have single sign in access on Learning Pool. Click on the employed by the council (SSA staff) option. The first time you log in, use your work email.

If you have not received your password email tdservice@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Non-Council staff

Email tdservice@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk for log in details.

Start training

Once you have registered for the course, you can get started:

Start course