Become an approved immunisation provider for free with the Benchmarque Group.

The Immunisation Course for Healthcare Professionals has been designed for professionals who can practice as approved immunisation providers. The learning aligns with the national legislative requirements while still allowing students to explore the specific elements of the state or territory they work in.

The updated course now has expanded eligibility and will be delivered as a new 5-Day intensive delivery model at Palmerston Hospital Campus.

The Immunisation Course for Health Professionals is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals. It has been accredited by Health Education Services Australia (HESA).

This nationally accredited course is for AHPRA-registered healthcare professionals who can practice as approved immuniser providers.

Approved providers work in various settings, including community, primary healthcare, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, aged care, tertiary settings and corporate organisations.

Entrants to the Immunisation Course for Health Professionals will be asked to provide their AHPRA registration number for entry into the course and hold one of the following relevant roles:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Enrolled Nurses
• General Practitioners
• Paramedics
• Pharmacists
• Registered Midwives
• Registered Nurses

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care professionals to complete this course. If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person we encourage you to let us know in your application. If you require assistance with completing your application or support during the course please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Delivery

Over the course of five intensive days, participants engage in interactive workshops, supplemented by innovative digital tools and resources.  The experience includes:

• Dynamic face-to-face workshop sessions led by experienced instructors
• Hand-on skills activities
• Participants engage in simulated scenarios, role-plays, and skills demonstrations to develop proficiency in key immunisation practices
• Assessment tasks, such as quizzes, case studies, and skills assessments
• Instructors provide constructive feedback and support to guide participants in their learning journey and address any areas for improvement

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this 5-day workshop, participants will be able to:

Unit 1 – Source immunisation information in primary healthcare

Unit 2 – Examine and apply guidance on administrative processes for immunisation services

Unit 3 – Prepare for immunisation encounter

Unit 4 – Determine and communicate immunisation needs for priority populations

Unit 5 – Source and communicate immunisation legislation in primary healthcare

Unit 6 – Plan and perform immunisation

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Funding for Remote Health Professionals

Remote health professionals working in private practices, non-government organizations located in areas classified as MMM 3-7, and/or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organizations located in areas classified as MMM 1-7 within the Northern Territory can apply for a Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) grant to offset the cost of their travel and accommodation. These grants are competitive so there are no guarantees that all applications will be successful :Health Workforce Scholarship Program

Questions?

Please contact the Benchmarque Group:

P | 1300 855 568
E | courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
W | www.benchmarquegroup.com.au