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We have expanded our immunisation learning pathways to support anyone working in Primary Healthcare.
Immunisation Endorsement Pathway (Nurse Immuniser): HESA accredited course for students who are required to administer vaccinations independent of a Medical Officer.
Immunisation Clinical Pathway (Immunisation Practice): For students who are required to immunise under the observation of a medical officer as part of their scope of practice.
Immunisation Practice Support Pathway (Immunisation Support): For students who do not immunise as part of their scope of practice.
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Immunisation Practice Support Pathway (Immunisation Support)
Pathway
The Immunisation Practice Support Pathway includes two levels that students complete in sequence:
- Level 1: Foundations of Immunisation Support (foundational online-only learning)
- Level 2: Course in Immunisation Support In Primary Healthcare (10654NAT), includes online learning, workshop and workplace activities.
You can choose to purchase the pathway all at once or pay and complete one learning at a time – the choice is yours! In fact, once you have completed your enrolment, you can even choose when to activate your assessment.
As a general guide, one hour of active learning equates to one hour of CPD. It is the responsibility of the individual student to calculate how many hours of active learning have been completed. The hours of active learning estimated above should act as a guide to CPD hours.
As a general guide, one hour of active learning equates to one hour of CPD. It is the responsibility of the individual student to calculate how many hours of active learning have been completed. The hours of active learning estimated above should act as a guide to CPD hours.
Key Information
As a general guide, one hour of active learning equates to one hour of CPD. It is the responsibility of the individual student to calculate how many hours of active learning have been completed. The hours of active learning estimated above should act as a guide to CPD hours.
Pathway delivery
- Half-day face-to-face workshop
- In-class activities assessed by a qualified assessor
- Online assessment completed via accessIQ
- Workplace observed practice.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the Immunisation Practice Support Pathway must provide evidence of a relevant professional role. Relevant roles would include:
- Medical receptionist
- Practice assistant
- Non-clinical Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
- Practice manager.
Entrants should have:
- A minimum of three months employment or experience working with clients in primary health care
- Language, literacy and numeracy levels sufficient to interpret basic medical parameters, respond to requests from health professionals and communicate effectively with clients and public.
Student numbers
Groups are capped at 16 students to promote an optimal learning environment.
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Available Workshops
The Immunisation Practice Support Pathway requires you to complete a half day face-to-face workshop. Below are the current available workshop dates, which you will be able to select once you have completed the online component. It’s handy to note though, once you click ‘Apply Now’ you can start the online learning now even if there is not a workshop date that suits you. The ‘Apply Now’ button will take you to accessIQ, our online learning and assessment platform. Simply log in using your existing details or create a new account, and then follow the prompts to apply. Happy learning!
Pathway overview
The Immunisation Practice Support Pathway aims to provide students with the specific knowledge and skills to provide support in the delivery of a range of immunisation services and will provide the skills and knowledge required to support doctors and nurse to enhance client care and to remain up to date with current vaccination programs, changes, and requirements.
The Immunisation Practice Support Pathway aims to provide students with the specific knowledge and skills to provide support in the delivery of a range of immunisation services. Skills gained will support them within their role to support doctors and nurse to enhance client care and to remain up to date with current vaccination programs, changes, and requirements.
Successfully completing the Practice Support Pathway means you will have achieved the Course in Immunisation Support in Primary Healthcare (10764NAT).
On the successful completion of the Immunisation Practice Support Pathway, students should have the ability to:
- Understand the requirements of the National Immunisation Program
- Support implementation of the National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule
- Implement systems and process to support the safe delivery of immunisation services within primary healthcare.
Pathway delivery and assessment includes:
- Half-day face-to-face workshop
- In-class activities assessed by a qualified assessor
- Online assessment completed via accessIQ
- Workplace observed practice.
To achieve competency students must demonstrate successful completion of:
- Practical skills simulations and oral questioning
- Written assessment covering essential knowledge and skills
- Workplace observed practice.
Workplace observed practice is a mandatory requirement for this course, workplace practice must be observed by a medical practitioner, practice manager or practice nurse that performs the identified workplace tasks as part of their role.
All workplace observed activities must be completed in accordance with work health and safety standards and infection control policies and procedures.
All workplace observed activities must be completed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures of the facility where the activity is being conducted.
- ISPCII001 Communicate immunisation information in primary healthcare
- ISPSSP002 Support systems and processes to deliver immunisation services
- ISPWIP003 Support immunisation needs for women in pregnancy
- ISPSIV004 Support immunisation needs for Influenza vaccination of clients
- ISPIAO005 Support immunisation needs for adults and older persons
- ISPSIP006 Support immunisation needs for school aged clients
- ISPSIC007 Support immunisation catch-up programs
The pathway includes both online theory and a half-day face-to-face workshop where students will practice skills including data entry, strategies to support best practice patient care and communicate and work effectively in primary health.
Students enrolled in The 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)
Continuing professional development is the means by which members of the clinical profession maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge, expertise and competence, and develop the personal and professional qualities required throughout their professional lives.
The CPD cycle involves reviewing practice, identifying learning needs, planning and participating in relevant learning activities, and reflecting on the value of those activities.
As a general guide, one hour of active learning equates to one hour of CPD. It is the responsibility of the individual student to calculate how many hours of active learning have been completed. The hours of active learning estimated above should act as a guide to CPD hours.
For all other health professionals completing this program, your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements may vary and it is important to remember that it is your responsibility to maintain and register CPD with your professional body. In many instances, your regulatory authority will recognise hours of learning as stated above.
12 months. The time is calculated from when a student is provided with online access to their assessment. Within the accessIQ platform, students will be provided an initial 6 months to complete and submit all required assessment activities. Friendly email reminders will be sent to students to ensure an assessment is completed on time. At the completion of the 6 month period, students can request up to a maximum of 2 extensions, each extension being for a period of 90 days. If requesting a second extension, the request must be in writing.
If you are deemed Not Yet Competent on your first and second assessment submissions, feedback will be provided. It is very important that you read all the feedback provided. The Assessor will have identified any areas where additional evidence is required or any questions that need to be reviewed and resubmitted. If, after 3 unsuccessful submissions, you are unable to demonstrate competency on your assessment, your assessment will be deemed Not Competent. Feedback will be provided to you and what the possible following steps and outcomes are.
At the completion of the pathway, successful students will receive a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Immunisation Support in Primary Healthcare (10764NAT).
Entrants to the Immunisation Practice Support Pathway must provide evidence of a relevant professional role. Relevant roles would include:
- Medical receptionist
- Practice assistant
- Non-clinical Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
- Practice manager.
Entrants should have:
- A minimum of three months employment or experience working with clients in primary health care
- Language, literacy and numeracy levels sufficient to interpret basic medical parameters, respond to requests from health professionals and communicate effectively with clients and public.
To move your workshop date, you will be required to pay a non-refundable fee. Please choose your workshop carefully as it is a requirement that your pre-requisite learning is completed and assessed before you can attend your scheduled workshop. If you do not complete your pre-requisite learning in time for the workshop, you may be required to pay further fee(s) to reschedule.
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