Immunisation Education
CESPHN Immunisation update 2022
Watch recording: Immunisation update 2022
Resuscitation Skills for General Practice
- BLS-CPR - April 2022
- BLS-CPR - May, June, July 2022
COVID-19 vaccine training
- COMPLETE NOW: COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program | Department of Health
- The training course will cover the use of multi-dose vials, documentation and reporting, and AEFIs.
Pop Quiz
- Pop Quiz #1: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine multi-dose vial storage
- Pop Quiz #2: Is it a cold chain breach?
- Pop Quiz #3: Influenza 2021 (part 1)
COVID-19 vaccine training
Core modules
- COMPLETE NOW: COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program | Department of Health
- The training course will cover the use of multi-dose vials, documentation and reporting, and AEFIs.
Clinical modules
- AstraZeneca training module was released 18 Feb 2021
- Pfizer training module was released on 8 Feb 2021
Non-clinical modules
- Training modules available for non-Clinical staff covering the handling, storage and communication of COVID-19 vaccines.
Is this training mandtory or optional?
- The COVID-19 vaccine training is mandatory
- All COVID-19 vaccine providers are required to complete the training
- Providers will need to retain their certificate as proof of completion.
GP weekly update
This Department of Health GP webinar series is to inform GPs on the COVID-19 response and the vaccine rollout.
- The panel will provide key updates and answer GP's questions
COVID-19 related Digital training
Clinician Vaccine Integrated Platform (CVIP)
- CVIP is a digital solution that enables healthcare providers to quickly and accurately upload vaccine records to the AIR
- ENROL NOW for the CVIP eLearning course
- For more information about, see website
Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
- Some good guide videos from QLD Health on how to use the online AIR functions
Safety training
Infection control
- ENROL NOW: Infection Control Training module | Department of Health
- All practice staff are encouraged to complete infection control training
Anaphylaxis training
The ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training course for health professionals 2021
- This course was developed by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA).
- This free anaphylaxis course takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete and is suitable for all health professionals, including medical practitioners and nurses.
First Aid and Basic Life Support and CPR
Vaccine storage training
HETI Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Management module - NSW Health
- This module covers was developed by NSW Health and is compulsory for one staff from each practice to complete.
- Covers all the latest information about vaccine storage and cold chain management in line with both NSW standards and the National standards Strive for 5, 3rd edition.
- A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the module, remember to keep this on file for accreditation and NSW audit purposes.
Vaccine Hesitancy training
SKAI (Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation)
- Education on Vaccine Hesitancy and Communication strategies for immunisation providers
CESPHN Education Events
- Register now for all COVID-19 related webinars
- Subscribe now for email updates of upcoming events (scroll to bottom - select Sydney Health Weekly)
Nurse Immuniser training
CESPHN Scholarship for Authorised Nurse Immuniser course
- The Benchmarque Group Immunisation Practice Pathway and Immunisation Endorsement Program
CESPHN Annual Immunisation update
WATCH NOW: webinar video
- Presented by Prof Nick Wood | NCIRS | 30 Mar 2021
- Topics include: Flu 2021, COVID-19, vaccine co-administration, AIR, NSW legislation changes
COVID-19 related webinars
- 30 Apr: NCIRS | COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance
- 31 Mar: NCIRS | COVID-19 and 2021 influenza vaccines
- 17 Mar: NCIRS | COVID-19 vaccine safety in focus
- CAT4 Webinar: How to identify high-risk patients for COVID-19 with CAT4
- 1 Apr: Bp Premier | Get COVID-19 Vaccination Ready - presentation slides
RACP COVID-19 Vaccination Series sessions
This four part series explores the up-to-the-minute news, on the research and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program.
Each webinar brings together a collection of expert voices, to provide insight and education on this most relevant topic.
- Webinar #1 held Thursday, 25 February 2021
- Webinar #2 held Wednesday, 10 March 2021
- Webinar #3 held Thursday, 25 March 2021
- Webinar #4 held Thursday, 22 April 2021Webinar #4 held Thursday, 22 April 2021
Influenza 2021 webinars
PHN Webinars
- Apr 2020: Immunisation Update webinarand Q&A sheet
APNA podcast
NCIRS Webinars
Hot Doc Webinars
Immunisation Coalition
RACGP Webinars
- HETI Vaccine Storage and Cold Chain Management module - NSW Health
- Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation – New tools for providers and parents with questions - SKAI
- How to use Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) videos - QLD Health
- Online courses for immunisation service providers - QLD Health
- Immunisation in the General Practice Setting - APNA
- An Orientation for Nurses New to General Practice - APNA
- Q-Fever: Early diagnosis and vaccination - ACRRM
- Yellow Fever vaccination course - ACRRM
Coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) online module (World Health Organization)
- Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19
- Immunisation education - Benchmarque
- Immunisation Endorsement Program* - Benchmarque
- Authorised Nurse Immuniser course (307)* - Australian College of Nursing
* HESA accredited program accredited program (Health Education Services Australia) .
See brochure explaining pdf Benchmarque Immunisation Pathways (273 KB) $567
Course for support staff: Foundations of Immunisation Support $75
Promoting Participation in the National Immunisation Program - FREE
CESPHN education events & webinars
REGISTER NOW to our free* education events and webinars. Check out all of CESPHN's education opportunities on the Events webpage.
Need a member number? Email events@cesphn.com.au
*speak to our CESPHN Events Team to see which FREE events you are eligible to attend: 1300 986 991
Sharing Knowledge About Vaccination (SKAI)
- What is in vaccines?
- Why is the National Immunisation Program schedule the way it is?
- How are vaccines shown to be safe?
- Vaccination and autism fact sheet
- How do vaccines affect immunity?
- Is the HPV vaccine really safe?
Vaccine safety (AusVaxSafety)
Measles
Clinical advice for GPs factsheets
- HPV vaccine - Gardasil9®
- Adolescent meningococcal ACWY vaccine
- Shingles vaccine - Zostavax®
- Zostavax vaccine screening form for contraindications
- Influenza vaccines for pregnant women
- Pertussis vaccines for pregnant women
- Catch-up vaccines for 10 to 19 year olds
- Catch-up vaccines for refugees and humanitarian entrants
General
Disaster resources for general practice
CESPHN education events & webinars
REGISTER NOW to our free* education events and webinars. Check out all of CESPHN's education opportunities on the Events webpage.
Need a member number? Email events@cesphn.com.au
*speak to our CESPHN Events Team to see which FREE events you are eligible to attend: 1300 986 991