Key messages
- The Chief Health Officer has recognised a number of programs of study as 'Nurse Immuniser programs of study' and 'Immuniser programs of study'. Some programs are Health Education Services Australia (HESA) against the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals.
- A Registered Nurse may complete either a 'Nurse Immuniser program of study' or an 'Immuniser program of study' (providing the education provider offers the program to Registered Nurses).
- Pharmacists must complete an 'Immuniser program of study' that is available for completion by pharmacists.
- Nurse Immunisers must successfully complete any mandated training modules for vaccines that are not included within an approved immuniser program of study prior to administering these vaccines.
The Chief Health Officer has recognised a number of 'Nurse Immuniser programs of study' and 'Immuniser programs of study' in Victoria. Some programs are Health Education Services Australia (HESA) Accredited against the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses may complete either a 'Nurse Immuniser program of study' or an 'Immuniser program of study' (providing the education provider offers the program to Registered Nurses).
Pharmacists must complete an 'Immuniser program of study' that is available for completion by pharmacists. Pharmacists that have completed immunisation training in other jurisdictions are not authorised to administer vaccinations in Victoria. No interstate programs available to pharmacists have been recognised by the Victorian Chief Health Officer.
Recognised programs of study provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the role of an Immuniser in Victoria and assist them to develop the knowledge and clinical skills required to safely deliver an immunisation service.
Nurse Immuniser programs of study recognised in Victoria
Japanese Encephalitis eLearning module
Nurse immunisers who are administering the JE vaccine to persons recommended for vaccination in Victoria must first complete the Japanese encephalitis eLearning module that has been approved by the Deputy Chief Health Officer – Communicable Disease. The module is free and available at the Victorian Immunisation Learning .
For queries about the Japanese encephalitis training, please email the Immunisation Unit: immunisation@health.vic.gov.au.
Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination eLearning module
Nurse immunisers who are administering the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine to persons recommended for vaccination in Victoria must first complete the mpox (monkeypox) vaccination eLearning module that has been approved by the Deputy Chief Health Officer – Communicable Disease. The module is free and available at the Victorian Immunisation Learning .
For queries about the mpox (monkeypox) vaccination training, please email the Immunisation Unit: immunisation@health.vic.gov.au.
La Trobe University - nurse immuniser program
Enquiries should be directed to:
Manager, Executive and Professional Education
School of Nursing and Midwifery
La Trobe University
Bundoora VIC 3086
Tel: 1300 135 045
Fax: 03 9479 3515
Email: executive_professional_education@latrobe.edu.au
Website: La Trobe short course for
University of Tasmania - immunisation education for registered nurses
Visit the website for enquiry and enrolment details.
Website: UTAS - immunisation education for
Australian College of Nursing - Immunisation for Health Practitioners
Enquiries should be directed to:
Australian College of Nursing
Level 6, 9 Wentworth Street
Parramatta NSW 2124
Postal: P.O. Box 650, Parramatta NSW 2124
Tel: 02 9745 7500
Fax: 02 9745 7501
Freecall 1800 COLLEGE (1800 265 534)
Website: Immunisation for Health
Australian Catholic University - National Immunisation Education Program for Health Professionals
Enquiries should be directed to:
ACU Australian Catholic University
Email: immuniser@acu.edu.au
Tel: 07 3623 7276, 03 5336 5395
Website: National Immunisation Education Program for Health
Cunningham Centre - nurse immuniser course of study
Enquiries should be directed to:
Postal address:
PO Box 405
Toowoomba
Queensland 4350
Physical address:
Baillie Henderson Hospital
Penrose
Cnr Hogg and Tor Streets
Toowoomba
Queensland 4350
Email: ccnursing@health.qld.gov.au
Tel: 07 4699 8100
Fax: 07 4699 8077
The University of Melbourne - nurse immuniser programs
Enquiries should be directed to:
The Department of General Practice
University of Melbourne
200 Berkeley Street, Carlton, Vic 3053
Email: gp-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: 03 8344 7276
Immunisation (Nurse Immuniser) short course
Website: Short course Immunisation (Nurse
Nurse Immuniser (GENP90017) (graduate coursework)
Website: Nurse Immuniser
Understanding vaccines and the National Immunisation Program
Enquiries should be directed to:
Immunisation Section
Department for Health South Australia
11 Hindmarsh Square
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: 1300 232 272
Website: SA Health - Understanding vaccines and the National Immunisation
The Benchmarque Group Pty Limited
Course in Immunisation Practice in Primary
Enquiries should be directed to:
The Benchmarque Group
Level 1 - 176 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne Victoria 3002
Tel: 1300 855 568
Fax: 1300 855 572
Email: courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au
Website:
Reviewed 12 May 2023