Overview
The Nurse Immuniser Program from La Trobe University is available on a fee-paying basis as a continuing education subject and as a 15-credit point elective toward postgraduate award studies in Nursing.
This program is offered twice a year. Registered Nurses wishing to become Nurse Immunisers must successfully complete all the components of the program.
Assessment
There are three assessments in this program:- Written assessment (short answer questions)
- Online open book exam
- Clinical assessment in laboratory or placement setting
Programme Structure
Course content
The program includes two components:
- Theory
- Delivered via flexible online mode over fifteen (15) weeks study, supported by two compulsory online study days. The curriculum is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals and covers:
- The Global and Australian Context for Immunisation
- The Immune System and Immunisation
- The Law, Ethics and Immunisation
- Immunisation Practice Clinical
- Completion of the clinical requirements are through an on-campus clinical simulation or under the direct mentorship of an accredited immuniser.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please submit an enquiry to express an interest or to request further information.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing Midwifery Immunology View 6 other Short Courses in Midwifery in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Provider Code Number 00115M
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. This program is not suitable for enrolled nurses.
- Broadband internet access and an active email address that can be accessed at home during study periods.
- Students must have basic computer literacy skills (e.g. Word or other word processing software)
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 AUD for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
2000 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 AUD for the full programme during 3 months.