CESPHN Scholarship for Authorised Nurse Immuniser course

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering practice nurses the opportunity to apply for a 75%* scholarship to complete The Benchmarque Group’s Immunisation Endorsement Program. This course is to become an authorised nurse immuniser in NSW and administer vaccinations independent of a medical officer, which will include COVID-19 vaccine. The Authority will be further updated to include the COVID-19 vaccine once it has been listed in the Commonwealth Poisons Schedule.

The Course 

The Benchmarque Group’s Immunisation Endorsement Program course involves 112 hours of online study and assessment in addition to a half day workshop. The course is accredited by Health Education Services Australia (HESA) and conforms with the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals.  

Upon completion of this course, registered nurses and midwives will have the qualification to administer vaccinations in NSW, independent of a medical officer, as per NSW Health Authority. 

The Scholarship  

CESPHN invites registered nurses working in general practice in the CESPHN region to apply for a scholarship for the Benchmarque Immunisation Endorsement Program (full cost $567).  

• Eligibility criteria: registered nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region, who have not completed the Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification. 

Recipients will be eligible for the following, upon successful completion of the course: 

• 75% of course fee reimbursement ($425) upon course completion prior to 31 March 2021 

• 50% of course fee reimbursement ($284) upon course completion prior to 30 June 2021  

• 25% of course fee reimbursement ($142) upon course completion prior to 31 December 2021 

For more information and resources on immunisation, read our latest Immunisation Weekly Update or contact immunisation@cesphn.com.au