Pharmacist Immunisation Training
- This course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to safely and competently provide immunisations to people within the community pharmacy environment.
- Pharmacists completing this one-day course will obtain a certificate issued by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
2019 Immunisation Training Dates
2019 Scheduled Course Dates
Immunisation Training:
Wednesday, 20th February
Thursday, 28th February
Wednesday, 6th March
Thursday, 14th March
Please note that all dates are 9:00am - 5:00pm
Course Prerequisites
Immunisation Pre-Requisites
- Completion of online pre learning modules
- Current general registration with AHPRA
- ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training for Pharmacists
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
- Provide CPR (HLTAID001) - (The HLTAID003 includes the CPR Certificate HLTAID001)
Please note all listed pre requisites must be completed and provided prior to attendance of workshop.
DELIVERY
A blended delivery with two components
1. Online pre learning modules (6 hours approx.)
2. Face to Face workshop (8 hours)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accreditation for this course is 35 Group 2 CPD points
Course Duration & Cost
One face-to-face training day: 09:00 - 17:00
Completion of pre-learning activities required
The 2019 Courses are priced at:
Immunisation Training - $550 (GST Free)
To Register
Members are advised to refer to the Immunisation Cancellation & Refund policy, prior to submitting their registration.
Please call the WA Branch at 9429 4100 or download the enrolment forms at the top of this page.
You can email or fax the completed forms to reception@wa.guild.org.au or our fax number, 9324 2075.
Pharmacy Immunisation Service Resources
The Pharmacy Guild has made available a number of resources that you may find useful when implementing your Pharmacy Immunisation Service. These resources are free for Guild Members to download using the links below.
If you are not already logged in, the below links will prompt you to log in before redirecting you to the resources.
Consumer Information Factsheet
*WA Pre-screening Consent Form
Immunisation Aftercare cards can be ordered from the WA Branch HERE.
*Please note these resources are specific to WA
Annual Updates for Pharmacist Immunisers
Pharmacists that have successfully completed the pharmacist immunisation training in WA are reminded of the requirement to update the following annually:
CPR Certificate
HLTAID001
There are no CPR courses currently scheduled to be held at the WA Branch. Members can access CPR Refresher training through Red Cross Training services.
ASCIA Anaphylaxis
Free Online Training
ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training for pharmacists has been developed by the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) to provide ready access to reliable anaphylaxis education for pharmacists throughout Australia and New Zealand, at no charge.
WA Health Online Influenza Module
Free Online Training
Qualified pharmacist immunisers are required to update their knowledge on influenza vaccines for each influenza season. The WA Department of Health has an online Influenza Update Module available on the website.
The WA Health Influenza Module provides the user with general influenza information and also reflects recent changes in influenza immunisation. A certificate can be printed upon successful completion of the module. Evidence must be kept by the pharmacist immuniser that the updates have been completed.
Maintaining Your First Aid Certificate - Renew every three years to stay current
In addition to the annual training updates detailed above, you must also ensure your First Aid qualification is up to date.
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid must be renewed every three years.
Page last updated 11 February 2019