   | Pages: 326; Description: The training course requires 35-hours (5 days) of direct contact with facilitators. The course will enable facilitators to deliver appropriate professional training programmes and strategies for the prevention and control of human seasonal influenza. Abstract: The course contains 10 modules which can be delivered in a modular format or as a discrete course. Contents are: 1) introduction to the programme; 2) human seasonal influenza programme planning; 3) surveillance systems and epidemiological studies; 4) laboratory issues; 5) human seasonal influenza policy; 6) vaccination; 7) targeting priority groups; 8) communication; 9) evaluation and research of seasonal human influenza; and 10) action planning. |
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 | Pages: 44; Description: This workbook contains resources for advanced reading of participants to complement the 35-hour face to face session. Abstract: The content of the workbook equates to a minimum of six hours learning activity per module. The workbook consists of referenced materials, podcasts, web-links and related activities and questions. The references and other materials contained in this pre-programme workbook have not been systematically reviewed. They have been included to support the course content and primarily use WHO, and ECDC sources for reference. The workbook has been developed to ensure that all participants, whether undertaking individual modules or the complete programme, arrive fully prepared to participate and share their expertise, experience and practice for the benefit of the whole group. |
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 | Pages: 28; Description: The "Action planning" module is the last of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) critically debate action planning as a tool for the design /redesign and implementation of a programme for the prevention and control of HSI; 2) critically review a series of tools designed to facilitate action planning; 3) critically apply one element of the action planning process for HSI protection and control to participants own area of practice. |
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 | Pages: 73; Description: The "Human Seasonal Influenza Introduction to the Programme" module is the first of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: This session aims to introduce the overall objectives of the program as follows: 1) to offer a flexible and dynamic programme that prepares participants to advance and facilitate expertise within their own working environment or professional area relevant to the prevention and control of human seasonal influenza; 2) to facilitate the development of participants’ knowledge and skills. This will enable them to deliver appropriate professional training programmes and strategies for the prevention of human seasonal influenza. |
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 | Pages: 60; Description: The "Human Seasonal Influenza Programme Planning" module is the second of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this module, participants should be able to: 1) review the national and global agenda underpinning the rational for an immunization programme for the prevention and control of HSI; 2) discuss the components of a plan to increase uptake of HSI vaccine within a multi-agency framework; 3) critically debate “Settings” as a tool to increase the uptake of HSI vaccine within a multi-agency framework; 4) critically explore the major programme components when implementing a vaccine programme for the prevention and control of HIS. |
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 | Pages: 61; Description: The "Surveillance systems and epidemiological studies" module is the third of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this module, participants should be able to: a) Surveillance systems; 1) critically analyse rationale for utilising methods of surveillance and monitoring for Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) in a given population; 2) critically debate the use of surveillance systems including data and statistical models to estimate the burden of HSI disease; 3) evaluate the context and impact of HSI disease in primary, secondary care and laboratory based settings; 4) evaluate the context and impact of HSI disease in laboratory based settings; b) Epidemiological data and studies: 1) utilise epidemiological data to plan and implement programmes for the prevention and control of HSI; 2) apply principles of data collection and analysis in the conduct of epidemiological studies; 3) consolidate critical appraisal skills in relation to epidemiological studies and the process of validation. |
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 | Pages: 58; Description: The "Laboratory issues" module is the fourth of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this module, participants should be able to: 1) critically review the role of laboratory testing for HSI including benefits and limitations of a range of tests available; 2) review the quality and safety issues for laboratory work and systems across the EU; 3) communicate and report effectively with laboratory team and public health authorities. |
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 | Pages: 42; Description: The "Human Seasonal Influenza Policy" module is the fifth of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) critically evaluate the impact of international and national strategic policy agendas in relation to HSI; 2) critically debate the professional challenges that underpin the context of policy provision; 3) critically reflect on the strategic and collaborative partnerships required for the successful implementation of policies for the prevention and control of HIS. |
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 | Pages: 78; Description: The "Vaccination" module is the sixth of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) critically debate with current vaccine, administration methods, contra-indications, special precautions; 2) critically review the logistics of an annual HSI vaccine programme within a national and international context including the cycle of supply; 3) critically debate factors that influence the efficacy of annual HSI vaccine; 4) critically discuss adverse events in relation to HSI in relation to safety, myths and reality; 5) critically appraise new developments in relation to HSI vaccines. |
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 | Pages: 35; Description: The "Targeting priority groups" module is the seventh of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) critically appraise the criteria for defining target and risk groups; 2) debate the impact of inequalities when planning the programmes for control and prevention for HSI; 3) critically analyse the different strategies required when designing/redesigning HSI vaccine programmes across the lifespan. |
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 | Pages: 27; Description: The "Communication" module is the eighth of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) justify and construct an effective communication strategy for HSI at the micro, meso and macro levels; 2) critically review methods to increase public and professional awareness of HSI; 3) demonstrate how to lead and use effectively the skills and capabilities of HSI team members. |
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 | Pages: 48; Description: The "Evaluation and research of seasonal human influenza" module is the ninth of the ten modules contained in the training course on "Development of programmes for prevention and control of seasonal influenza". Abstract: At the end of this session participants should be able to: 1) critically review current trends in HSI research and development; 2) critically evaluate the quantitative and qualitative research methodology as applied to HSI; 3) critically review and develop competence in a range of research methods of data collections and analysis; 4) critically appraise the interactions between research methods and findings and their application to HSI evaluation; 5) develop appropriate methods to monitor and evaluate HSI vaccination coverage; 6) develop appropriate methods of monitoring and evaluation of a vaccination programme. |
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