Become a pharmacist who can vaccinate and administer medicines by injection
Our high quality Immunisation program has trained more pharmacists who can vaccinate than any other program provider.
Become a pharmacist who can vaccinate to provide successful vaccination services. PSA’s course blends interactive online learning with face to face practical workshops to equip you to deliver a high-quality and safe vaccination service in your state or territory.
Suitable for AHPRA registered Pharmacists.
Course Structure
PSA Immunisation Training Program is a 23-hour training program delivered via blended mode of delivery comprising of online modules and a practical workshop and assessment.
Immunisation Online Modules
The pre-requisite online modules consist of a series of interactive online modules with assessment to provide knowledge that prepares learners on the implementation, clinical and legislation aspects for high quality and safe immunisation practice.
All the online modules must be completed and passed at least two business days before attending the Immunisation Training Practical Workshop and Assessment. The recommended time to complete the online modules is 19 hours.
Practical Workshop and Assessment
This workshop is a 4-hour session led by a trainer and assessor, comprising of theory, demonstration and guided practice of immunisation and assessment of learner’s skills.
To be eligible to attend the practical workshop and assessment, learners must complete all pre-workshop requirements. Registration to attend a workshop closes one week prior to the scheduled workshop date to ensure learners have sufficient time to complete the pre-workshop requirements.
In addition to the pre-requisite online modules, before attending the practical workshop and assessment, learners must:
- Hold a current certificate in the ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training for pharmacists
- Hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate (or its successor)
- Hold a current HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonoary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate (or its successor) if HLTAID011 was completed more than 12 months ago at the time of issuing a Statement of Attainment for Manage the delivery and administration of injections and immunisations (the PSA Immunisation Training Program).
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