Flexible Learning Foundation (NZ Defence Force Medics)

FREE

$

0.00

NZD

incl. GST

Please read these registration instructions

Click here

You can purchase access to a recording of this event.

Overview

This 20-hour, coupon-only course provides New Zealand defence force medics with the theory and an introduction to the skills to become competent vaccinators, including processes that underpin vaccinator practice as outlined in the Immunisation Handbook.

This course provides information on immunisation principles, vaccine administration, and safety protocols. It supports effective communication with families and enables vaccinators to engage in informed conversations about vaccination. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and safely administer vaccines, to provide best practice care.

Registration requirements

You must:

  • be a NZ defence force medic.

Note: This course is only accessible to those who have been provided with a coupon code.

Course Content 

  • Immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases 
  • The immune system
  • National Immunisation Schedule
  • NZDF Baseline and Enhanced Immunisation Programme 
  • Types and composition of vaccines
  • Vaccine safety
  • Storage and handling of vaccines
  • Improving immunisation coverage
  • Informed consent and immunisation communication
  • Vaccine administration

Course assessment

The assessment is a set of 80 multiple choice questions,delivered in two parts, assessing safety and general vaccine knowledge.

On completion, you can print out a certificateas evidence of learning.

Flexible Learning Foundation (NZ Defence Force Medics)

FREE

$

0.00

NZD

incl. GST

Payment by credit/debit card

Date

Wed
23
Apr
-
9:00 am
to
Thu
24
Apr
-
5:00 pm

Location

Christchurch

NZDF Burnham Defence Health School

Contact

Call us:

Cartoon image of a man showing his arm where he received a vaccination

FREE

$

0.00

NZD

incl. GST

Please read these registration instructions

Click here

You can purchase access to a recording of this event.

Overview

This 20-hour, coupon-only course provides New Zealand defence force medics with the theory and an introduction to the skills to become competent vaccinators, including processes that underpin vaccinator practice as outlined in the Immunisation Handbook.

This course provides information on immunisation principles, vaccine administration, and safety protocols. It supports effective communication with families and enables vaccinators to engage in informed conversations about vaccination. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and safely administer vaccines, to provide best practice care.

Registration requirements

You must:

  • be a NZ defence force medic.

Note: This course is only accessible to those who have been provided with a coupon code.

Course Content 

  • Immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases 
  • The immune system
  • National Immunisation Schedule
  • NZDF Baseline and Enhanced Immunisation Programme 
  • Types and composition of vaccines
  • Vaccine safety
  • Storage and handling of vaccines
  • Improving immunisation coverage
  • Informed consent and immunisation communication
  • Vaccine administration

Course assessment

The assessment is a set of 80 multiple choice questions,delivered in two parts, assessing safety and general vaccine knowledge.

On completion, you can print out a certificateas evidence of learning.