The scope of pharmacist administered vaccines in Western Australia was expanded in April 2022 to include Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV). Pharmacists wishing to administer the HPV vaccine must complete this online module prior to administration of the vaccine.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV
Recognise the clinical features and complications of infection with HPV
Identify individuals who should be vaccinated for HPV through the National Immunisation Program
Identify vaccination recommendations for people at risk of complications from HPV
Recognise the basic requirements for vaccine storage and administration of HPV vaccines
Recognise precautions and contraindications for HPV vaccination
Course Duration and Cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This activity has been accredited for 0.5 hour of Group 1 CPD (or 1 CPD credit), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 0.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 1 CPD credit) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities
Pharmacists wishing to administer COVID-19 Vaccines must complete COVID-19 training relevant to the COVID-19 vaccines they will be administering delivered by the Commonwealth Government (available prior to 1 October 2023), or an equivalent course approved or recognised by an Australian State or Territory Department of Health.
The Childhood Immunisation online module is designed for authorised pharmacist vaccinators wishing to refresh their knowledge on Childhood Immunisation.
Learning Objectives:
Steps involved in vaccination including pre-screening and post-vaccination care
Correct positioning for a child when vaccinating
Sites of injection for infants, children and adolescents
Vaccination requirements for special patient groups
Strategies to communicate with parents about vaccination
Concept of immunisation catch-up
Course Duration and Cost:
This online course will take approximately 1 hour to complete
This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group 1 CPD (or 1 CPD credit), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 1 hour of Group 2 CPD (or 2 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities
Several additional training modules are available for completion through an individuals GuildEd account including:
Delivering mobile and outreach immunisation services This training module outlines additional requirements and planning associated with offering vaccinations outside of the community pharmacy premises
Managing Adverse Events Following Immunisation This training module outlines adverse events associated with immunisation, management of mild adverse events and minimising the risk of adverse events following immunisation
Integrating meningococcal vaccination into pharmacy practice This training outlines the different vaccines available for prevention of meningococcal disease
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Hepatitis B vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Hepatitis B vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Herpes Zoster vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Herpes Zoster vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Meningococcal vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Meningococcal vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Pneumococcal vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Pneumococcal vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Poliomyelitis vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Poliomyelitis vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Varicella vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Varicella vaccines
Course duration and cost:
This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete