Annual Updates for Pharmacist Immunisers

Pharmacist immunisers are reminded that they need to complete relevant training modules prior to administration of vaccines. This is particularly relevant as more vaccines are being added to the pharmacist vaccination scope.

Information on available training modules is available here.

Pharmacists that have successfully completed the pharmacist immunisation training in WA are reminded of the requirement to update the following annually:

1) CPR Certificate

CPR Certificate HLTAID001 / HLTAID009 - Guild Members and their staff can access discounted training (15% discount) with the Royal Life Saving Society WA by booking online at royallifesavingwa.com.au and entering code SHOPRITE at checkout. (NOTE: HLTAID001 / HLTAID009 is not required if HLTAID003 / HLTAID011 was completed in the last 12 months)

2) ASCIA Anaphylaxis

ASCIA Anaphylaxis online training

3) Annual Immunisation Update Online Module

Pharmacist immunisers are required to complete an annual immunisation update module to meet competencies as listed in the SASA.

The module provides updated information on all aspects of immunisation and enhances immunisation knowledge. The update is comprised of 4 modules and will take approximately 4 hours to complete.

It may be completed over multiple sessions

How to access the module:

The annual update can be accessed via the WA Health  Immunisation Education website:

1. Access the Registration Form here
2. Select ‘Immunisation Update – Annual’
3. Training requests will be responded to within 5 working days via an email from Rise Education inviting users to ‘Accept an Invite’ to complete the training
4. Once ‘Accept an Invite’ is selected, users will have 2 weeks to complete the training
5. Users will need to create an account with Rise at first log-in. The required fields include a password, first name, last name and ticking the ‘Consent to use of personal information…’ box
6. Upon successful log-in, select ‘Browse Library’ and select Immunisation Annual Update under the Topics heading
7. Users must complete the module and obtain a copy of the certificate. It is important to save a PDF copy of the certificate as the account is deleted after 2 weeks
8. Please NOTE: The entire process must be repeated to register again (if the module is not completed within 2 weeks of accepting an invite)

4) Influenza Online Module

The influenza module has been developed by the Communicable Disease Control Directorate (CDCD) and WA Health, to support immunisation providers undertake an annual refresher in this topic and provides up-to-date information on influenza immunisation.

• The Influenza Module update is available around March or April every year.
• This module should take approximately 2 hours to complete.
• You are required to complete the final assessment with a passing score of 80%.
• Upon successful completion of the assessment, please ensure you print out and retain your certificate for evidence of completion.

How to Complete the Influenza Training Module

The Influenza Module can be accessed by completing a Registration Form with the WA Department of Health:

1. Access the Registration Form here
2. Please select/tick to complete the ‘Influenza Module’
3. Training requests will be responded to within 3 working days via an email from Rise inviting users to ‘Accept an Invite’ to complete the immunisation training
4. Once ‘Accept an Invite’ is selected, users will have 2 weeks to complete the training
5. Users will need to create an account with Rise at first log-in. The required fields include a password, first name, last name and ticking the ‘Consent to use of personal information…’ box
6. Upon successful log-in, select ‘Browse Library’ and select ‘Influenza’ under the Topics heading
7. Users must complete the module and obtain a copy of the certificate. It is important to save a PDF copy of the certificate as the account is deleted after 2 weeks.
8. Please NOTE: The entire process must be repeated to register again (if the module is not completed within 2 weeks of accepting an invite)

Maintaining Your First Aid Certificate - Renew every three years to stay current

In addition to the annual training updates detailed above, you must also ensure your First Aid qualification remains current.

HLTAID003 / HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be renewed every three years.

Guild Members and their staff can access discounted training (15% discount) with the Royal Life Saving Society WA by booking online at royallifesavingwa.com.au and entering code SHOPRITE at checkout.