The purpose of this unit of study is to become an authorised nurse immuniser. The unit examines the physiology of the immune system and how vaccines work to protect the community from vaccine-preventable diseases. Legal and ethical considerations are discussed in an Australian context with application to clinical practice. A Global and National immunisation perspective is reviewed with a focus on immunisation coverage and disease rates.
This unit is Health Education Services Australia (HESA) accredited.
Registered nurses who have successfully passed this course should refer to the Department of Health and Aged Care in the jurisdiction they practice in, or wish to practice in, for information and conditions leading to authorisation to immunise independent of a medical officer.
| Immunisation for Registered Nurses | |
| Unit of study code | 346 |
| Availability | GC in Community and Primary Health Nursing
GC in Paediatric Nursing (General Paediatrics stream) GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | This unit is not eligible for RPL. If this unit is taken as part of a Graduate Certificate then a credit transfer can be requested if an appropriate course has been completed in the last 5 years. |
| Entry requirements |
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| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 2 |
| Prescribed texts | Nil |
| Co-ordinated by | Linlin Ho e: linlin.ho@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to: |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
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When assessed – academic week
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| Theme 1: The immune system and immunisation | a) Critically appraise the goals and importance of immunisation programs in the global and Australian context | Assessment 1. Multi-choice quiz | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: The global and Australian context for immunisation | b) Apply immunological and epidemiological principles to the management of vaccine-preventable diseases | Assessment 2: Policy critique (1,750 words) | 30% | 5 |
| Theme 3: The law, ethics and communication in immunisation | c) Analyse the epidemiology, clinical features and complications of common vaccine-preventable diseases | Assessment 3: Health promotion (abstract and digital poster, 500 words) | 25% | 7 |
| Theme 4: Immunisation practice | d) Demonstrate knowledge of the current legal and ethical issues related to immunisation | Assessment 4: Catch-up vaccination and administration principles (oral assessment [20 min] and case analysis [1500 words]) | 40% | 10 |
| e) Evaluate the components required for leading safe coordination of evidence-based immunisation services | ||||
Immunisation for Registered Nurses (346) is a Tier 2 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care professionals to study this course. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person we encourage you to let us know in your application. If you require assistance with completing your application or support during the course, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
