Education providers can apply to have an 'Immuniser program of study' recognised by the Victorian Chief Health Officer.
Victorian specific immuniser program requirements
Note: Some immuniser programs of study are Health Education Services Australia (HESA)(opens in a new window) accredited.
The Immunisation Program, Department of Health, requires acceptance of the six Victorian specific program requirements to be included in the program of study.
- Know the responsibilities of immunisers in Victoria in the context of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017 and related Secretary Approvals
- Know where to report a vaccine cold chain breach in Victoria
- Know where to download and print Victorian immunisation resources and subscribe to the immunisation newsletter
- Know the National Immunisation Program schedule and vaccine eligibility in Victoria
- Know the adverse events following immunisation notification system for Victoria
- Know the Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre eLearning resources to safely administer vaccines
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