HESA is an organisation that accredits immunisation education programs offered by education providers for health practitioners.
HESA is not an education provider and does not provide immunisation education programs,
You must complete an approved immunisation education program identified on your local state or territory health department website.
ACT: Nurse and Midwife Immunisers/ Health (act.gov.au)
Victoria: Programs of study- health.vic
NSW: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/immunisation-providers.aspx
Queensland: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ocnmo/resources
Western Australia: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Immunisation-education
Northern Territory: About giving vaccines (AGV) course- Department of Health
South Australia: Immunisation provider training and education / SA Health
Refer to your local state and territory health department for a list of approved immunisation programs.
ACT: Nurse and Midwife Immunisers/ Health (act.gov.au)
Victoria: Programs of study- health.vic
NSW: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/immunisation-providers.aspx
Queensland: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ocnmo/resources
Western Australia: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Immunisation-education
Northern Territory: About giving vaccines (AGV) course- Department of Health
South Australia: Immunisation provider training and education / SA Health
All programs accredited by HESA may lead to mutual recognition of immunisation practitioners across states and territories.
Graduates of a HESA accredited program may be required by their local state or territory health departments to meet additional requirements before they are recognised as a immunisation practitioner.
HESA accredited immunisation education programs are available here; Health Education Services Australia | Accredited Programs (hesa.com.au)
NB: The COVID-19 vaccination training program does not lead to qualification as an immunisation practitioner.
RPL may be awarded by the education provider offering the immunisation education program.
The Australian Government partnered with the Australian College of Nursing to develop and deliver free and accredited training modules.
Refer to the Australian Government Department of Health website; COVID-19 vaccination training program | Australian Government Department of Health
Australian Government, Department of health COVID-19 Vaccination Training registration webpage; COVID-19 vaccination training program | Australian Government Department of Health
The Australian Government, Department of Health website outlines authorised vaccination providers; COVID-19 vaccination training program | Australian Government Department of Health
Prior to 2020, immunisation programs were not accredited by HESA. If you completed an immunisation course before 2020, it would not have been accredited by HESA at that time. Please check your jurisdiction’s (state or territory) Department of Health website for information on approved immunisation courses.
Authorisation to administer immunisations varies by jurisdiction (state and territory). If you are unsure whether your qualification meets current requirements, it is best to check with the relevant health department in your state or territory for guidance.
If you completed an immunisation course in or after 2020, you can check whether it was accredited by HESA by referring to the accredited program list on our website. For further information, visit your state or territory health department’s website or contact them directly.
Yes, your certification remains valid as long as you continue to meet any relevant requirements. For updates on immunisation programmes, visit Subscription to the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) and National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (NCVP) updates.
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