Learning Outcomes for Study Session 8

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

  • 8.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
  • 8.2  Describe the principles and concepts of planning an efficient immunization programme, and summarise the six steps in the planning process. (SAQs 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
  • 8.3  List some common indicators of progress in monitoring and evaluating an immunization programme. (SAQ 8.3)
  • 8.4  Explain how you would determine the immunization eligibility of an infant or woman who does not have an immunization record card. (SAQs 8.3 and 8.4)
  • 8.5  Describe how to set up before an immunization session and what you should do after it has ended. (SAQs 8.4 and 8.5)
  • 8.6  Describe how an immunization session should be managed at a fixed site, an outreach site and a mobile delivery service. (SAQ 8.5)

Study Session 8  Immunization Programme Management

8.1  Planning your immunization programme