This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis immunisation

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 60 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Immunisation

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunisation.

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 60 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Measles, Mumps, Rubella Immunisation

The scope of pharmacist administered vaccines in Western Australia was expanded in April 2022 to include Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV).
Pharmacists wishing to administer the HPV vaccine must complete this online module prior to administration of the vaccine.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV
• Recognise the clinical features and complications of infection with HPV
• Identify individuals who should be vaccinated for HPV through the National Immunisation Program
• Identify vaccination recommendations for people at risk of complications from HPV
• Recognise the basic requirements for vaccine storage and administration of HPV vaccines
• Recognise precautions and contraindications for HPV vaccination

Course Duration and Cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Registration:

• Self-enrolment via a GuildEd account https://guilded.guild.org.au/  “Human Papillomavirus Immunisation”

Professional Development CPD Credits:

• This activity has been accredited for 0.5 hour of Group 1 CPD (or 1 CPD credit), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 0.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 1 CPD credit) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities

CPD accreditation code: A2201PGA1-2H

Pharmacists wishing to administer COVID-19 Vaccines must complete COVID-19 training relevant to the COVID-19 vaccines they will be administering delivered by the Commonwealth Government (available prior to 1 October 2023), or an equivalent course approved or recognised by an Australian State or Territory Department of Health.

SA Health offer a COVID-19 Immunisation Education Program which is recognised and approved under the WA SASA. Pharmacist immunisers must complete this training BEFORE they can administer any COVID-19 vaccines.

Please click here to access training

Pharmacists are eligible to self-record CPD points upon successful completion of the training.

The Childhood Immunisation online module is designed for authorised pharmacist vaccinators wishing to refresh their knowledge on Childhood Immunisation.

Learning Objectives:

• Steps involved in vaccination including pre-screening and post-vaccination care
• Correct positioning for a child when vaccinating
• Sites of injection for infants, children and adolescents
• Vaccination requirements for special patient groups
• Strategies to communicate with parents about vaccination
• Concept of immunisation catch-up

Course Duration and Cost:

• This online course will take approximately 1 hour to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Registration:

• Self-enrolment via a GuildEd account https://guilded.guild.org.au/  “Childhood Immunisation Module”

Professional Development CPD Credits:

• This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group 1 CPD (or 1 CPD credit), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 1 hour of Group 2 CPD (or 2 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities

CPD accreditation code: A2201PGA1-6

Several additional training modules are available for completion through an individuals GuildEd account including:

• Delivering mobile and outreach immunisation services
  This training module outlines additional requirements and planning associated with offering vaccinations outside of the community pharmacy premises
• Managing Adverse Events Following Immunisation
  This training module outlines adverse events associated with immunisation, management of mild adverse events and minimising the risk of adverse events following immunisation
• Integrating meningococcal vaccination into pharmacy practice
  This training outlines the different vaccines available for prevention of meningococcal disease

Registration:

Self-enrolment via a GuildEd account https://guilded.guild.org.au/

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Hepatitis B vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Hepatitis B vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Hepatitis B

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Herpes Zoster vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Herpes Zoster vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Herpes Zoster

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Meningococcal vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Meningococcal vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Meningococcal Disease Vaccination Services

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Pneumococcal vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Pneumococcal vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Pneumococcal Vaccination

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Poliomyelitis vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Poliomyelitis vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Poliomyelitis Vaccination Services

This course is designed for pharmacist immunisers to learn the theoretical aspects of Varicella vaccination and must be completed prior to administration of Varicella vaccines

Course duration and cost:

• This online course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
• Guild members and staff: Free
• Non-members: $75

Course enrolment:

• Self-enrolment via an individual pharmacist GuildEd account
• Search under Course List / Full Course List / Varicella Vaccination