This six-hour course is designed specifically for authorised Vaccinating Health Workers: Stage 1 (two vaccines only), to complete education for all four vaccines and to update their knowledge. It is a requirement that all vaccinators complete an update every two years.

Please note: You need to complete this VHW: Stage 1 course within two years from the date on your authorisation letter.

Registration requirements 

You must:  

• already be working in the health sector and 

• hold a letter of authorisation as a Vaccinating Health Worker: Stage 1 for two vaccines.

Course modules

• Introduction to immunisation

• Cultural engagement

• Communication

• Practical aspects of giving a vaccine

• Post vaccination observation

• Cold chain

• COVID-19

• Influenza

• Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough

• Human papillomavirus

• School-based vaccinations

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Assessment 

The assessment is a set of 30 multiple choice questions with 60 minutes to complete. 

 On successful completion, upload Vaccinating Health Worker: Stage 1 – Four Vaccine certificate to the online Health New Zealand Te whatu ora portal along with your updated CPR certificate. 

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