Note: From 1 July 2026, fees will apply to some vaccinator training courses, as temporary funding that enabled full fee subsidies from Health New Zealand has ended. Course fees are shown when the course is selected, or you can click here for a table of new course fees, effective from 1 July, and more information. Please note that foundation‑level courses will remain free to support employers and new vaccinators entering the workforce.

Course Completion Requirement: This course must be completed within 3 months of enrolment date.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) information course

This 2-hour course provides an overview of the New Zealand human papillomavirus (HPV) programme and its global context, supporting vaccinators and others involved in preventing this disease.

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Registration requirements

You must:

• be a vaccinator or someone providing support to prevent HPV.
• eligible roles include nurses, midwives, pharmacy technicians and assistants.

Course modules

• HPV viruses and infections
• HPV cancers
• HPV prevention – immunisation
• HPV communication

Assessment

The assessment is a set of 15 multiple choice questions with 30 minutes to complete.

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