Promoting Participation in the National Immunisation Program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge that can be applied to their day-to-day work and will help support a change of practice within their health organisation. By encouraging colleagues and peers to modify and change their current ways of practice they can make immunisation activities more conducive to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
On completion of the program students will have the skills and knowledge to work directly with patients, clients, families and communities to provide advice and encouragement to ultimately improve immunisation rates for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Establishing a positive relationship with the client
Basic aspects of public health and immunisation
Basic aspects of the global health impact of communicable diseases
Key features of vaccine preventable diseases including how vaccines work and herd immunity
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule and client eligibility for vaccination.
Delivery Type
All materials are delivered online, including learning materials, video and other resources.
Online learning and assessment completed via accessIQ.
Duration
2 hours study
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the Promoting Participation in the National Immunisation program must provide evidence of a relevant professional role. Relevant roles would include:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners