Delivery Mode: Online
Units: 04
Duration: 130 hrs theory, 10 hrs clinical placement (optional)
Intakes: TBA
The Immunisation for Nurses is designed for Registered Nurses who are currently working in the Australian healthcare environment and are registered with the relevant National Board. The program is to assist Registered Nurses, who want to add to their existing body of knowledge and skills, potential to be effective immunizers.
The program aims to produce highly skilled, competent, confident and critically thinking Registered nurses who can provide immunization to individuals in a manner that complies with national and relevant jurisdictional legislative frameworks.
This program also aims to equip Registered nurses with the essential skills and knowledge to be an advocate for immunization and promote immunization uptake nationally.
Multiple choice questions are used as formative assessments at the end of each module and throughout the four units of the programme. Students will get two chances to complete the formative assessments.
Formative assessment is used to assist students to evaluate their learning, level of understanding of the unit. Following formative assessments, students will get feedback on whether they answered correctly or wrongly.
An online exam in the format of multiple-choice questions (comprising 20-25 questions) is the summative assessment for this unit. The highest score achieved will be the allocated mark. A minimum mark of 80% is required for a pass grade with maximum of three attempts.
Catch-up schedule calculation assessment as a comprehensive assessment. Students are required to work through four scenarios and complete the catch-up calculation and appointment visits. This assessment requires 100% correct for a Pass. Students must contact the academic support team if they need assistance in completing the assessment.
| Unit | Formative assessments | Attempts | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NN001 | Multiple choice questions | Two attempts | No mark |
| 2 NN002 | Multiple choice questions | Two attempts | No mark |
| 3 NN003 | Multiple choice questions | Two attempts | No mark |
| 4 NN004 | Multiple choice questions | Two attempts | No mark |
| Unit | Summative Assessments | Attempts | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NN001 | Multiple choice questions 20 | Three attempts | 80% |
| 2 NN002 | Multiple choice questions 20 | Three attempts | 80% |
| 3 NN003 | Multiple choice questions 20 | Three attempts | 80% |
| 4 NN004 | Multiple choice questions 25 | Three attempts | 80% |
| Catch up schedule calculation assessment Students are required to work through four scenarios and complete the catch-up calculation and appointment visits. |
Three attempts | 100% correct for a Pass. | |
All assessments should be submitted online via Canvas using student’s own username and password unless otherwise instructed by IHM staff.
Students are required to have completed the academic integrity module and complete the plagiarism declaration before they submit the assessments.
The students must successfully complete all 4 units and assessments to be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion. Program attracts 130 hours of CPD upon successful completion of the program.
All the applicants are required to have:
All health care professionals must follow State and Territory jurisdiction and guidelines. You are advised to check with your practicing authority to consider if this program is appropriate for you to apply in your desired clinical setting. Please refer to the jurisdictional conditions in the state / territory you practice in for further information regarding authorization as immunisers.
*For further information regarding authorisation as an immuniser, please see the jurisdictional conditions of the state or territory in which you practice.
Additional Requirement for Clinical Placement (if opted)
In addition to the mandatory general requirements above, students, have further Covid 19 specific requirements that must be satisfied before clinical placement as follows:
Computer literacy and access to a computer and Wi-Fi in order to complete the program.
The Immunisation for nurses consist of four units that underpin immunization practice in both a global and local context. Students will complete 4 units in a sequential manner. Students will not progress to the next unit till the preceding unit is successfully completed.
| UoS Code | Title of UoS |
|---|---|
| NN001 | The global and Australian context for Immunisation |
| NN002 | The immune system and immunisation |
| NN003 | The law, ethics and immunisation |
| NN004 | Immunisation practice |
TBA
TBA
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurses with current AHPRA registration number are strongly encouraged to enrol for the Program.
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