Immunisation Refresher for Authorised Immunisation Healthcare Providers

Entrants to the Immunisation Refresher workshop will be required to submit evidence of their status as an approved immunisation provider or evidence of currently working for an authorised Vaccine Service Provider. This could include:

• Individuals who are currently administering immunisations as an approved vaccine provider
• Health professionals who have previously qualified as an Immuniser in Australia, but has not worked in this field for some time
• Health professionals who currently works under supervision administering immunisations, are not an authorised immunisation provider, but would like to complete this refresher to ensure they are industry current.

The course is an ideal opportunity for currently qualified health professionals to complete a comprehensive refresher covering a broad range of skills and knowledge including:

• Determine the National Immunisation Program Schedule
• Source information from the Catchup chapter in the Australian Immunisation Handbook
• Develop immunisation catch-up schedules
• Explain informed consent, risks and benefits of vaccines
• Demonstrate vaccination administration safely 
• Practice adverse event management
• Reinforce the importance of recording and documenting an immunisation encounter. 

This Immunisation Refresher promotes consistency across states and territories among qualified health professionals involved in the implementation and application of immunisation procedures.

The program is an ideal opportunity for currently qualified health professionals to complete a comprehensive program covering a broad range of skills and knowledge.

All students need to know their employers' policies and/or procedures, their state or territory legislation, and requirements to fully understand if they can practise as an Immunisation Provider and are working within their scope of practice.

Online learning plus a one-day virtual or face-to-face workshop

Each workshop day is facilitated and assessed by a highly experienced immunisation provider and qualified trainer and assessor.

The course's delivery and assessment include all required resources, including an immunisation practical skills training kit.

In person workshops available with an additional workshop fee.

To achieve the Certificate of Completion, students must demonstrate successfully the following:

• Simulated scenarios based on vaccine encounters
• Observed workshop skills practice with practical simulations and oral questioning.

Benchmarque Group deliver learning that includes a mandatory workshop.

In-person learning allows for real-time interaction between students and our team of expert trainers and assessors which facilitates asking questions, gaining feedback, and clearing up misunderstandings. Our course provides students with the opportunity to connect, problem-solve, and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Students enrolled in Benchmarque Group courses should adhere to the following principles:

• Display a commitment to learning and to achieving success
• Be responsible and accountable for their own learning, behaviour and decisions
• Actively participate in all workshop activities and learning experiences
• Attend all scheduled sessions and be punctual at all times
• Complete all online assessments and workplace practice activities
• Work in harmony and respect the rights and opinions of staff and other students
• Treat others as they themselves would like to be treated
• Use acceptable language at all times.

We deliver dozens of workshops every year. Most are' virtual workshops,’ but we occasionally schedule a face-to-face workshop in a Capital city for those who prefer face-to-face. Our workshops have a one Trainer to 12 student ratio, ensuring plenty of support for those in attendance.

Congratulations, you have finished.  

Once your final assessments of two completed catch-up schedules and the “Client Vaccination Encounter” documentation have been uploaded to your accessIQ student learning platform, an assessor will mark them and finalise this learning activity.

By enrolling with Benchmarque Group you will be supported by a passionate and responsive team of real humans available from 8:30am - 5pm (most days!). In addition, you will have access to our Expert Clinical Training team who are driven to support you through to competency. Our workshops are delivered by Immunisation Providers who still work in practice and hold cert IVs in Training and Assessment.

If you have been successfully booked into the workshop (not conditionally booked) and have not received your kit two weeks prior to the workshop date, please double-check your registered address. If the address is correct and you still haven't received the kit, contact us at courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au .

Please ensure your portal has the correct address to avoid any fees for re-dispatching the kit.

Kindly get in touch with us via an email (courses@benchmarquegroup.com.au) or call us (1300 855 568). When making your request, please ensure your current residential address is updated. Please note a $25 fee applies (fee may vary based on your location).

Head to our handy Jurisdictional approved immunisation provider status webpage for guidance specific to your jurisdiction.