Cold Chain Management - Non-clinical staff
Who
This module is recommended for all non-clinical staff involved in the cold chain management of vaccines.
Course details
The module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
To launch and complete this course you will need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop ups. Refer to online resources for each type of browser.
A certificate will be issued following successful completion of the assessment of this module.
Topics
This module is based upon the National Vaccine Storage Vaccine Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’ (3rd Edition). There are 5 topics:
- Cold chain system
- Vaccine storage and temperature monitoring equipment
- Receiving deliveries
- Vaccine temperature monitoring
- Identifying and reporting a suspected cold chain breach
Cold Chain Management – Clinical staff/Vaccine coordinators
Who
This module is recommended for all clinical staff, practice managers and vaccine coordinators with primary and back up responsibility for vaccine delivery and cold chain management
Course details
The module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
To launch and complete this course you will need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop ups. Refer to online resources for each type of browser.
A certificate will be issued following successful completion of the assessment of this module.
Topics
This module is based upon the National Vaccine Storage Vaccine Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’ (3rd Edition). There are 5 topics:
- Cold chain system
- Cold chain breach management
- Vaccine storage and temperature monitoring equipment
- Vaccine temperature monitoring
- Annual activities for immunisation providers
Mpox (monkeypox)
This module provides information on mpox (monkeypox) and mpox vaccine for approved immunisation providers delivering the vaccine in Victoria.
Who
All health professionals involved in Victoria’s mpox vaccination program are strongly encouraged to complete this training.
Nurse immunisers and pharmacist immunisers approved to provide the mpox vaccine must complete this training prior to administering mpox vaccination within Victoria, as a condition of their authorisation.
Course details
Approximately 30 minutes
To launch and complete this course you will need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop ups. Refer to online resources for each type of browser.
A certificate will be issued following successful completion of the assessment.
Topics
The module includes:
- Key facts about mpox, including how the virus is spread, signs and symptoms of infection, and public health preventative measures
- Priority cohorts eligible for mpox vaccination
- Precautions and contraindications for JYNNEOS® vaccine
- Dosing schedule and routes of administration for JYNNEOS® vaccine
- JYNNEOS® vaccine storage and handling requirements
- Key resources to support the safe use and delivery of JYNNEOS® vaccine.
Japanese encephalitis
This module provides information on Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Victoria, and the vaccines available to reduce the risk of spread.
Who
Pharmacist Immunisers are authorised to administer JE vaccine subject to the following conditions:
- Successful completion of this JE eLearning module is required prior to administration of the JE vaccine.
- Administration of JE vaccine only to people aged five years and older who are recommended for vaccination, as listed on the Victorian Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis virus web page.
Nurse Immunisers are authorised to administer JE vaccine subject to the following conditions:
- Successful completion of this JE eLearning module is required prior to administration of the JE vaccine.
- Administration of JE vaccine to people who are recommended for vaccination, as listed on the Victorian Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis virus web page.
Other health professional who would like to expand their knowledge in JE vaccines may also complete this module.
Course details
Approximately 15 minutes
To launch and complete this course you will need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop ups. Refer to online resources for each type of browser.
A certificate will be issued following successful completion of the assessment.
Topics
The module includes:
- Key facts about JE, including how the virus is spread, the signs and symptoms of infection, and strategies to reduce spread
- Priority cohorts eligible to receive free (government-funded) JE vaccine in Victoria
- JE vaccine brands, dosing schedule and route of administration for JE vaccines
- Precautions and contraindications for JE vaccines
- Key resources available to support the safe use and delivery of JE vaccines
Influenza
This training module provides information for immunisation providers about influenza vaccination in Victoria.
Who
- All health professionals involved in Victoria’s Influenza vaccination program are strongly encouraged to complete this training
- Other health professionals who would like to expand their knowledge in influenza vaccines may also complete the module.
Course details
Approximately 15 minutes
To launch and complete this course you will need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop ups. Refer to online resources for each type of browser.
A certificate will be issued following successful completion of the assessment.
Topics
The module includes:
- Key facts about influenza, including how the virus is spread, the signs and symptoms of infection, and strategies to reduce spread
- Priority cohorts eligible to receive free (government-funded) influenza vaccine in Victoria
- Influenza vaccine brands, dosing schedule and route of administration for influenza vaccines
- Precautions and contraindications for influenza vaccines
- Key resources available to support the safe use and delivery of influenza vaccines