Nurse Immuniser Program
For division 1 registered Nurses who wish to become endorsed Nurse Immunisers
The Nurse Immuniser Program and the Return to Practice – Immuniser Program are offered by the Division of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University and PREMIUMHEALTH under contract from the Department of Health, Victoria. The purpose of the contract is to conduct a program for division 1 registered nurses who wish to become endorsed Nurse Immunisers in Victoria. This program will prepare division 1 registered nurses in order to apply for endorsement by the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV). The program is offered three times a year.
The Program
The Program covers immunisation throughout the lifespan, but excludes travel immunisation. Thus a division 1 registered nurse who has undertaken this program will be eligible to apply for endorsement as a Nurse Immuniser in order to immunise all age groups, including infants and children. The Nurse Immuniser Program and the Return to Practice – Immuniser Program is available on a fee-paying basis as a continuing education unit and is offered by distance education. Nurses wishing to become endorsed Nurse Immunisers must successfully complete all the components of the program.
The program includes three components:
- Theory: Comprising a distance education Study Guide covering eight weeks study supported by an on-campus tutorial (the latter is optional but students are advised to attend), with compulsory written activities and an open-book examination.
- Workshop: A mandatory Immunisation Emergencies: Management and Resuscitation (IEMR) workshop during which students have to reach a satisfactory skill level. There is a separate and additional fee which students pay directly to PREMIUMHEALTH for this workshop.
- Clinical: Involves giving a minimum of 10 immunisations under the supervision of an accredited nurse immuniser (which each nurse must arrange for themselves). At least 4 different doses must be administered to children less than two (2) years of age.
The program takes 12 weeks to complete the theory, and allows up to 2 months after the exam for the clinical component to be completed.
Please note: Students will need a computer with internet access and a current email address.
Credit Points
The program has been developed as equivalent to the course work of a La Trobe University Division of Nursing and Midwifery unit at the postgraduate diploma level and attracts 20 credit points.
Important Dates for 2010
| Program Start | Program Finish | Early Bird Closing | Standard Closing | |
| Program 1: | 1 February 2010 | 16 April 2010 | 1 December 2009 | 8 January 2010 |
| Program 2: | 24 May 2010 | 13 August 2010 | 26 March 2010 | 26 April 2010 |
| Program 3: | 20 September 2010 | 10 December 2010 | 20 July 2010 | 20 August 2010 |
Assessment and Achievement Requirements
- A result of at least 80% in the open-book exam must be gained and completion of the compulsory activities to a satisfactory academic standard.
- The Clinical Mentor’s Report indicating that a competent level of vaccine administration has been achieved for at least 10 immunisations must be completed and signed by an Accredited Mentor approved by the program.
- A certificate from PREMIUMHEALTH indicating that a satisfactory level of skill in Immunisation Emergencies: Management and Resuscitation has been reached.
Certification
Students who satisfactorily pass the three components will receive:
- A certificate from the Division of Nursing and Midwifery for the theory component indicating the grade achieved and awarding 20 credit points; for those enrolled in the Nurse Immuniser Program only.
- An Accreditation Certificate issued under the authority delegated by the Department of Health indicating that all three components have been satisfactorily completed.
- A certificate indicating proficiency in Immunisation Emergencies: Management and Resuscitation issued by PREMIUMHEALTH.
Program Completion – Eligibility for Endorsement
On receipt of the required documentation for the program, division 1 registered nurses who have passed all three components satisfactorily will be issued with an official program completion certificate and will therefore be eligible to apply for endorsement as Nurse Immunisers in Victoria.
Applying for Endorsement by Nurses Board of Victoria
Division 1 registered nurses who successfully complete the Nurse Immuniser Program or the Return to Practice – Immuniser Program, must apply to the Nurses Board of Victoria for Recognition of Additional Qualification to practice as an Endorsed Nurse Immuniser. The qualification will be reflected on the public register and on the nurse’s annual renewal of registration certificate (for a fee determined by the NBV).
Enrolment Fees
- Enrolment fees for the Nurse Immuniser Program and the Return to Practice – Immuniser Program can be paid via cheque, money order or credit card via our secure online payment facility.
- Enrolments are only confirmed once payment has been received.
- Nurse Immuniser Program Early Bird Fee received no later than Early Bird closing date: $1800.00 (GST free)
- Nurse Immuniser Program Standard Fee received no later than Standard closing date: $2000.00 (GST free)
- Return to Practice Early Bird Fee received no later than Early Bird closing date: $400.00 (GST free)
- Return to Practice Standard Fee received no later than Standard closing date: $450.00 (GST free)
A separate additional fee is payable to PREMIUMHEALTH for the IEMR component.
Click on button to pay your fees using the secure online payment gateway. 
Please download and complete enrolment form from the bottom of this web page. You can not be enrolled without payment AND an enrolment form.
Cancellation or Deferment of Enrolment
The fee will be refunded for cancellations requested up to two weeks prior to commencement of the program, less an administration charge of $100.00.
A fee of $100.00 will be charged, to cover printing and administration, for deferments to the next program if notified by the end of week two or commencement of the program. After the end of week two you will not be entitled to any refund.
Inquiries should be directed to:
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Program Adiminstrator Nurse Immuniser Program Division of Nursing and Midwifery LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BUNDOORA VIC 3086 Phone: 03 9479 5951 Fax: 03 9479 5988 Email: nip@latrobe.edu.au |
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PREMIUMHEALTH National Training and Occupational Health Consultants www.premiumhealth.com.au phone: 1300 72 12 92 |
Download Nurse Immuniser Program Enrolment Form (PDF file - 43KB)
Download Nurse Immuniser Program Information (PDF file - 73KB)
Download Return to Practice – Immuniser Program Enrolment Form (PDF file - 43KB)
Privacy Collection Notice
La Trobe University respects the privacy of your personal information. We collect personal information about you on this form to establish and maintain your entitlements and obligations as a student of the Nurse Immuniser Program or Return to Practice – Immuniser Program. Your personal information will typically be disclosed to the Victorian Department of Health to facilitate their regular contact with you on matters pertaining to immunisation. Subject to any exceptions in relevant laws, you may inspect your personal information collected from this form by contacting us on (03) 9479 5951 or email: nip@latrobe.edu.au.
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