Queensland COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination Training
Queensland COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination Training
PLEASE NOTE: The influenza training requirements are specific for workers of declared providers who are administering/preparing/receiving influenza vaccine under the Emergency Order – Public Health Emergency – Pandemic Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – COVID-19 Vaccination Service Providers – COVID-19 Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine, (Emergency Order) (PDF 298 kB).
Workers who are NOT operating under the emergency order and for a declared provider of the COVID-19 Vaccination program must adhere to their profession specific immunisation training requirements.
All workers for Queensland Government controlled COVID-19 vaccination services must complete the mandatory training requirements relevant to their role detailed in the Queensland COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination Training Matrix (PDF 254 kB).
The training matrix specifies the training required of each work role involved in the vaccination process, including clinical and administrative worker roles. All workers must comply with the requirements outlined in the matrix when providing COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination under the Emergency Order – Public Health Emergency – Pandemic Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – COVID-19 Vaccination Service Providers – COVID-19 Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine, (Emergency Order) (PDF 298 kB) .
More information is available under Queensland Health’s COVID-19 vaccination services policies and plans.
Evidence of training completion
All workers for Queensland Government controlled COVID-19 vaccination services must complete or have completed the mandatory training requirements relevant to their role.
Each worker is required to submit evidence of training completion as directed by their facility or Hospital and Health Service. The Declaration Checklist COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination Training – Evidence of Completion form (PDF 644 kB) can be used to record training completion evidence.
Declared providers must keep a register of all training completed by their workers and provide a copy to the chief executive of Queensland Health if requested.
Which training modules do I have to complete?
I am a:
- worker authorised to administer (receive, handle, prepare and administer) COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine for a declared provider;
- workers authorised to prepare (receive, handle and/or prepare) COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine
- worker authorised to receive and handle COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine
- worker in the Health Contact Centre who has direct contact with clients
- worker providing clerical services in COVID-19 vaccination centres
Worker authorised to administer (receive, handle, prepare and administer) COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine for a declared provider
Part 1 – Australian Government COVID-19 Vaccination training modules
Logging in
Queensland workers authorised to administer the vaccine should log into Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination training modules as outlined below:
- Staff authorised to vaccinate who already hold routine immunisation training specific to their profession: select the “Immunisation Professional with Ahpra number” option then relevant training completed from the “Approved Immunisation Program Completed” drop down box.
- Staff authorised to vaccinate do not hold specific immunisation qualifications and students: select “Immunisation Professional without Ahpra number” option and select “Other approved immunisation course” from the “Approved Immunisation Program Completed” drop-down box. Please note: In Queensland certain health professionals are authorised to administer the COVID-19 vaccination without having completed an approved immunisation course. This is the appropriate log-in for these staff.
| Worker authorised to administer (receive, handle, prepare and administer) COVID-19 vaccine for a declared provider | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| Cwth - Core Module 1 COVID-19 – An introduction | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Core Module 2 Handling and storage | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Core Module 3 Communication and purpose | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Core Module 4 Multi-dose vial (MDV) training and delivery | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Core Module 5 Documentation and reporting | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Core Module 6 Safety surveillance and reporting of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) | Mandatory |
| Cwth - Additional Module 1 – Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine) |
| Cwth - Additional Module 2 -AstraZeneca vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering AstraZeneca vaccine) |
| Cwth - Additional Module 3 - Moderna COVID-19 vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering Moderna vaccine) |
| Cwth - Additional Module 3a - Moderna (6-11 years) COVID-19 vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering Moderna vaccine for 6-11 years) |
| Cwth - Additional Module 4 -Pfizer (COMIRNATY) Paediatric COVID-19 vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering Pfizer (COMIRNATY) vaccine for 5- 11 years) |
| Cwth - Additional Module 5 – Novavax COVID-19 vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering Novavax vaccine) |
Part 2 - Queensland COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination training requirements
Declared providers should confirm COVID-19 vaccination service workers have current knowledge and skill / competency in the below training requirements. This can be undertaken via self-assessment using the worker declaration checklist or through recognition of prior learning / prior course completion. COVID-19 vaccination service workers should undertake upskilling or further training as required based on identified need. QAS ambulance officers who are paramedic 3, 3(ECP) or 4, existing QAS internal training satisfies Queensland training requirements for the topics: National Privacy Principles; Infection Prevention and Control; Vaccine administration; Basic Life Support and Manual Handling and Ergonomics.
| Worker authorised to administer (receive, handle, prepare and administer) COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine for a declared provider | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| Vaccine administration including Intramuscular injection, injury prevention and anaphylaxis management. This must include vaccination technique for the prevention of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). In compliance with organisational mandatory and requisite
training and procedural requirements. Supporting resources: SIRVA training; Australian Immunisation Handbook chapter and table . | Mandatory |
| First Nations COVID -19 Vaccination Training Supporting resources: Online modules and face-to-face workshop Note: Only mandatory for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers in clinical roles. Suitable for upskilling or refresher training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Indigenous Health Workers | Mandatory or refresher or upskilling (see note) |
| QH – Module 4 – Influenza vaccination training | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering influenza vaccine under the Emergency Order – Public Health Emergency – Pandemic Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – COVID-19 Vaccination Service Providers – COVID-19 Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine, (Emergency Order) (PDF 298 kB). |
Workers authorised to prepare (receive, handle and/or prepare) COVID-19 Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine
Part 1 – Queensland Health COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination training modules
Logging in
The Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination training package is available through iLearn, one of Queensland Health’s learning management system. iLearn can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week remotely or via Queensland Health computers. The system is also accessible on multiple electronic devices.
To access iLearn:
Queensland Health staff
- Log on at https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/
- Username: Novell/computer/email username (e.g. bloggsf)
- Password: If you don't know your iLearn@QHealth password, click the 'Forgot your password' link to have your password automatically reset.
| Worker authorised to prepare (receive, handle and/or prepare) COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| QH – Module 1 – Introduction and vaccine communication | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2 – Storage and handling of vaccines: General information | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2B – Storage and handling of the Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling and preparing Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine) |
| QH – Module 3 – Preparation of multi-dose vials: General information | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 3B – Preparation of the Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling and preparing Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine) |
| QH – Module 4 – Influenza vaccination training | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering influenza vaccine under the Emergency Order (PDF 298 kB) |
Worker authorised to receive and handle COVID-19 Vaccine or Influenza Vaccine
View Worker authorised to receive and handle COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine definition.
Part 1 – Queensland Health COVID-19 Vaccination and Influenza Vaccination training modules
Logging in
The Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination training package is available through iLearn, one of Queensland Health’s learning management system. iLearn can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week remotely or via Queensland Health computers. The system is also accessible on multiple electronic devices.
To access iLearn:
Queensland Health staff
- Log on at https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/
- Username: Novell/computer/email username (e.g. bloggsf)
- Password: If you don't know your iLearn@QHealth password, click the 'Forgot your password' link to have your password automatically reset.
| Worker authorised to receive and handle COVID-19 vaccine or influenza vaccine | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| QH – Module 1 – Introduction and vaccine communication | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2 – Storage and handling of vaccines: General information | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2B – Storage and handling of the Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine | Mandatory (if receiving, handling and preparing Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine) |
| QH – Module 4 – Influenza vaccination training | Mandatory (if receiving, handling, preparing or administering influenza vaccine under the Emergency Order (PDF 298 kB)). |
Worker in the Health Contact Centre who has direct contact with clients
Definition: workers who are employed at the Health Contact Centre (HCC) and have direct contact with clients.
The HCC refer to Queensland health’s phone triage service which provides health assessment and advice over the phone, reducing the demand on hospitals and emergency services.
Part 1 Queensland Health and Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination training modules
Health Contact Centre staff should complete the Queensland Health modules first before completing the Australian Government Additional modules for each vaccine.
Queensland Health module log in
The Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination training package is available through iLearn, one of Queensland Health’s learning management system. iLearn can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week remotely or via Queensland Health computers. The system is also accessible on multiple electronic devices.
To access iLearn:
- Log on at https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/
- Username: Novell/computer/email username (e.g. bloggsf)
- Password: If you don't know your iLearn@QHealth password, click the 'Forgot your password' link to have your password automatically reset.
Commonwealth module log in
The Australian Government training is available at Australian Government COVID-19 vaccination training modules.
Health Contact Centre staff should log into the Australian Government modules using the “[Restricted Access] State and Territory Workforce Only” log in category and record ”Other approved immunisation course” in the Approved Immunisation Program completed field. You will then be able to complete the additional modules without needing to complete Core modules 1 – 6.
| Worker in the Health Contact Centre who has direct contact with clients | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| QH – Module 1 – Introduction and vaccine communication | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2 – Storage and handling of vaccines: General information | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 2B – Storage and handling of the Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine | As required |
| QH – Module 3 – Preparation of multi-dose vials: General information | Mandatory |
| QH – Module 3B – Preparation of the Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine | As required |
| QH – Module 4 – Influenza vaccination training | Mandatory |
| Commonwealth COVID 19 training modules | |
| Additional Module 1 – Pfizer/(COMIRNATY) vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
| Additional Module 2 -AstraZeneca vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
| Additional Module 3 – Moderna vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
| Additional Module 3a -Moderna (6-11 years) vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
| Additional Module 4 -Pfizer (COMIRNATY) Paediatric vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
| Additional Module 5 – Novavax vaccine ^^ | Mandatory |
^^ Ensure you have logged in correctly using the “[Restricted Access] State and Territory Workforce Only” or you will not be able to access these modules
Worker providing clerical services in COVID-19 vaccination services
Definition: workers providing clerical services in a COVID-19 Vaccination services.
Part 1 – Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza Vaccination training modules
Logging in
The Queensland Health COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination training package is available through iLearn, one of Queensland Health’s learning management system. iLearn can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week remotely or via Queensland Health computers. The system is also accessible on multiple electronic devices.
To access iLearn:
Queensland Health staff
- Log on at https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/
- Username: Novell/computer/email username (e.g. bloggsf)
- Password: If you don't know your iLearn@QHealth password, click the 'Forgot your password' link to have your password automatically reset.
| Worker providing clerical services in COVID-19 vaccination services | |
|---|---|
| Course | Requirement |
| QH – Module 1 – Introduction and vaccine communication | Mandatory |
COVID vaccine training information 5- 11 year old’s
An education resource and video have been developed to assist staff working with 5-11 year old’s in Queensland Government controlled COVID-19 vaccination services.
The resources provide guidance and examples of theoretical principles for COVID-19 vaccination in the context of the paediatric 5-11-year-old cohort and includes principles on:
- communication with children 5 years and older
- consent in the paediatric cohort
- distraction and therapeutic hold in the child/young person
- Paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) principles
COVID-19 Vaccination Education Resource 5-11 year olds
COVID-19 Vaccination Video Resource 5-11 year olds
COVID vaccine training information for clinic volunteers
Training has been developed to assist community volunteers to support our Queensland Government controlled COVID-19 vaccination services. The module will review what we know about COVID-19, introduce the vaccines currently available in Australia and provide you with some information about how to communicate with others about the COVID-19 vaccines. After completing this module, you will:
- Have a general understanding of what is currently known about COVID-19.
- Be familiar with the vaccines currently available in Australia and the vaccination program.
- Be familiar with how the COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia and how vaccine safety will be monitored.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with members of the public, particularly those with concerns and/or questions.
Access the COVID vaccine training information for clinic volunteers module (PDF 718 kB)
Preparation of vaccine for administration to a patient
It is noted that there is some variation in the advice provided in the Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccine training module for Multi-dose vials and the Pfizer and Astra Zeneca Information Sheets with respect to the preparation of the vaccines. Models of vaccine preparation for administration to a patient will vary dependent on the service model and location, and the particular vaccine being prepared. In the particular and unique circumstances of the pandemic it is acceptable that a process involving recapping of needles is used even where this may not be consistent with existing health service instructions, policies and procedures. Regardless of the preparation model used (i.e. recapping or not), the core principles of maintaining aseptic preparation of vaccine for administration to a patient must be adhered to. In addition, workplace health and safety principles to reduce the risk of needle stick injury to workers should be followed (for example, use of scoop technique and/or needle cap holder).
