The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Immunisation Course is now managed and delivered by the Australasian College of Pharmacy.
These courses are designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for pharmacists to deliver vaccination services to the community.
The Australasian College of Pharmacy offers two course types:
Please refer to the information below to explore both course options and determine the right course for you.
Click the location tabs below for upcoming course locations and times.
Full and refresher courses are available to book.
Time
8:45am arrival for 9:00am start
Dates
Location
Denman Village Community Centre
5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 21 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 21 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 42 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 42 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Full and refresher courses are available to book.
Time
8:45am arrival for 9:00am start
Dates and Locations
Date | Location | Venue |
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Wednesday 24 July | West Ryde | Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club 117 Ryedale Road |
Wednesday 21 August - FULLY BOOKED | West Ryde | Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club 117 Ryedale Road |
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 22.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 22.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 45 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 45 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Please note refresher courses coming soon – available early 2024
Times
Date | Location | Venue |
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Saturday 21 September 2024 | Darwin | Charles Darwin University 7 Ellengowan Drive, Darwin (Training Room, Yellow Building Three) |
Reduced rates for Northern Territory pharmacists
Northern Territory pharmacists can access subsidised course fees. Please use the discount code 'NTVAX' to receive the reduced rate (you will be prompted on the payment page to enter a promotional/discount code).
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 18 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 18 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 36 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 36 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Full and Refresher courses are available to book.
Dates and Locations
Date | Location | Venue |
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Friday 16 August | Brisbane |
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch 132 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill |
Tuesday 17 September | Brisbane | The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch 132 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hil |
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 22.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 22.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 45 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 45 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
There are currently no upcoming immunisation course dates in South Australia.
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 22 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 22 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 44 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 44 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
There are currently no upcoming immunisation course dates in Tasmania.
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 23.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 23.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 47 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 47 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Full and refresher courses are available to book.
Time
8:45am arrival for 9:00am start
Dates and Locations
Date | Location | Venue |
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Saturday 27 July - FULLY BOOKED | Abbotsford | Corporate Living Accommodation 611 Victoria Street |
Saturday 10 August - FULLY BOOKED | Abbotsford | Corporate Living Accommodation 611 Victoria Street |
Thursday 22 August - FULLY BOOKED | Maribyrnong |
Quest Maribyrnong 2A Wests Road |
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 23.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 23.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 47 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 47 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Full and refresher courses are available to book.
Time
8:45am arrival for 9:00am start
Dates and Locations
Date | Location | Venue |
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Thursday 22 August | West Perth |
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Western Australia Branch 1322 Hay Street |
Wednesday 11 September | West Perth | The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Western Australia Branch 1322 Hay Street |
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CPD Credits
This activity has been accredited for 22 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 22 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 44 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 44 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Learn more about the difference between Full and Refresher immunisation training to determine the right course type for you.
The Pharmacy Guild Full Immunisation Course provides a background of immunisation in Australia, familiarises pharmacists with the resources that are available to support immunisation services, outlines the regulatory requirements which cover the provision of immunisation services within community pharmacy, and provides practical skill-based training in safe injection technique.
Cost includes workshop materials.
Participants must complete the online pre-learning modules prior to attending the practical workshop to comply with accreditation requirements.
Prior to attending the workshop, please ensure you have completed the below pre-requisites:
Please forward certified documents/certificates of completion to education@qldguild.org.au.
Certificates confirming completion of pre-requisite items must be submitted prior to attendance at the face-to-face workshop. Participants will not be issued with a Statement of Completion for the vaccination course until the above-required documents have been received. Pharmacists cannot administer vaccinations until they receive the Statement of Completion for the course.
In exceptional circumstances, participants may apply for an extension for up to three months after the workshop to provide certificates for CPR and First Aid. This must be requested no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. Participants will be notified that knowledge of CPR and First Aid is required to successfully complete the practical assessment in the workshop.
If an extension is requested and the participant does not complete the workshop satisfactorily, the Guild takes no responsibility for lack of completion. The participant may choose to repeat the workshop at full cost.
If the participant is unable to complete the pre-learning prior to the workshop due to exceptional circumstances, Guild may choose to allow them to attend the workshop. However, knowledge of the material covered in the pre-learning is required to successfully complete the practical assessment in the workshop. if the participant does not complete the workshop satisfactorily, the Guild takes no responsibility for lack of completion. The participant may choose to repeat the workshop at full course cost.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Refresher Immunisation Course offers pharmacists the opportunity to refresh their current knowledge and skills. The content applies to all Australian pharmacists rather than being state-specific. Pharmacists moving interstate should complete the FULL immunisation course which covers state-specific training requirements.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Refresher Immunisation Course includes a four-hour workshop on injection techniques and the following online modules:
Cost includes workshop materials:
Participants must complete the online pre-learning modules prior to attending the practical workshop to comply with accreditation requirements.
Participants must hold a current Pharmacist Immuniser certificate. If you do not hold a current Pharmacist Immuniser certificate, please refer to the Pharmacy Guild Full Immunisation Course, which has been developed to provide the knowledge and skills required for pharmacists to deliver vaccination services to the community.
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CPD Credits