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.‍

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Vaccinating Health Worker: Stage 2 - Update

This 2-hour course is designed for authorised VHW Stage 2 vaccinators to update their knowledge.  It is a requirement to complete this update course within two years from the date on your authorisation letter.  

The course does not cover all the material from your previous training; instead, it provides a refreshed overview of key information.

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Registration requirements  

You must:

• hold a letter of authorisation as a Vaccinating Health Worker: Stage 2

• have current CPR certification.

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Course content:

• Current immunisation issues

• Immunisation communication

• Vaccine review

• Vaccine administration

• Vaccine preparation

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Assessment

The assessment is a set of 10 multiple choice questions with 20 minutes to complete.  

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