Introduction to Immunisation

This course provides a broad overview about immunisation and vaccines in New Zealand. It imparts essential knowledge to assist in vaccination-related roles. On completion, you will be able to share knowledge to support conversations with individuals, caregivers, and whanau. It will take approximately 2 hours (including the course assessment) and can be completed at your own pace.

Course content

• Understanding the basics of immunisation.
• Vaccine preventable diseases
• Types of vaccines
• Vaccine development safety
• Vaccination events across the lifespan
• Access, equity and conversations
• The cold chain
• Vaccine administration

The course provides 2 hours of continuing professional development. On completion, you can print out a certificate as evidence of learning.

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