Note: From 1 July 2026, fees will apply to some vaccinator training courses, as temporary funding that enabled full fee subsidies from Health New Zealand has ended. Course fees are shown when the course is selected, or you can click here for a table of new course fees, effective from 1 July, and more information. Please note that foundation‑level courses will remain free to support employers and new vaccinators entering the workforce.
Course Completion Requirement: This course must be completed within 3 months of enrolment date.
This 3-hour course covers the COVID-19 vaccines available in New Zealand, including safety, efficacy, eligibility, and administration.
Completion of this course is a prerequisite to administering COVID-19 vaccines.
You must be a health professional with a current annual practicing certificate or in the process of obtaining one.
Eligible roles include fully authorised or pharmacist vaccinators (including intern pharmacists); registered nurses, enrolled nurses and medical/nursing students working under prescription or standing orders; other regulated health professionals with prescribing rights.
The assessment is a set of 10 multiple choice questions with 20 minutes to complete.
