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.

This course must be completed within 3 months of enrolment date.

Maternal immunisation essentials for midwives course

This 4-5 hour course provides information for those working in midwifery or nurses giving antenatal vaccination, intended to help them to increase their knowledge and confidence in supporting hapū wāhine in their decisions around vaccinations.  

The content focuses on the unique needs of both pēpē and hapū wāhine. There are also sections around the practical issues of vaccine administration and cold chain.

Registration requirements  

You must:  

• be a registered midwife or senior midwifery student or registered nurse administering antenatal vaccination.

Course modules:

• The immune systems of hapū wāhine (pregnant women) and pēpē  
• Relevant vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccines
• Vaccine composition and safety
• Immunisation communication and coverage
• The cold chain
• Vaccine administration
• Hepatitis B and vaccine non-responders
• Intradermal vaccination technique

Assessment

The assessment is a set of 20 multiple choice questions with 40 minutes to complete.