Course Summary
Intradermal vaccine administration is a specialist administration technique that involves injecting a small amount of vaccine directly into the dermis, the layer of skin just below the epidermis.
This method is different from subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, which deliver the vaccine into the tissues beneath the skin.
Intradermal vaccination can offer advantages compared to other types of vaccination, like an improved immune response to vaccines, a potential reduction of the antigen dose, and decreased anxiety and pain.
The program delivered by Benchmarque Group is a practical, skills based workshop delivering a competency based outcome for students.
On successful completion, students will be issued a Certificate of Attendance as a record of CPD hours completed and a Certificate of Completion to show employers proof of course completion.
Key information
Half Day
Workshop
$8,000AUD (inc GST)
per group
Suitable professions
Registered Midwife
Nurse Practitoner
General Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Course details
Entrants to the Intradermal Administration Course workshop will be required to submit their AHPRA registration number on application to this course.
This course is suitable for:
- Health professionals who are currently administering immunisations as an authorised vaccinator or under the supervision of a prescriber.
- Health professionals who have previously qualified as an authorised immuniser in Australia, but have not worked in this field for some time.
The program is an ideal opportunity for appropriately qualified health professionals to learn the theoretical and practical components of the intradermal vaccination technique. Learning situations where this is an appropriate administration technique.
- Overview of skin structures
- Differentiate between indications, contraindications and precautions
- Identify the steps involved in giving Intradermal vaccines.
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.
Face-to-face Workshop up to 4 hours in length.
Each workshop day is facilitated and assessed by a highly experienced immunisation provider.
Students will complete skills activities under direct supervision of the trainer and deemed competent at the completion of the course.
To achieve the Certificate of Completion, students must demonstrate successfully the following:
- Observed workshop skills practice with simulated intradermal practical administration and oral questioning.
The program is an ideal opportunity for appropriately qualified health professionals to learn the theoretical and practical components of the intradermal vaccination technique.
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.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Given the specialist nature of the course, we are limited to a maximum of twelve (12) students per workshop.
This will depend on your State and Territories drugs and poisons regulations and may also rely on your employer but yes, you will have all the skills and knowledge to safely undertake intradermal administration.
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.
Head to our handy Jurisdictional approved immunisation provider status webpage for guidance specific to your jurisdiction.
