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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan immunisation programs
   • Immunisation programs and strategies are developed to achieve maximum immunisation rates and protect public health.
   • Adequately trained staff members are coordinated to conduct immunisation services to ensure programs are conducted safely and efficiently.
2. Coordinate immunisation programs
   • Resources and materials are provided and managed for immunisation sessions to facilitate a professional and efficient program.
   • Records on immunisation are maintained in a safe, accurate and efficient manner within legislative requirements, codes of practice and council requirements.
   • Communication and liaison is undertaken with relevant health and education professionals and relevant government agencies to maximise effectiveness of the immunisation programs.
   • Immunisation programs are reviewed and evaluated to maximise their effectiveness.
3. Plan immunisation programs
   • Immunisation programs and strategies are developed to achieve maximum immunisation rates and protect public health.
   • Adequately trained staff members are coordinated to conduct immunisation services to ensure programs are conducted safely and efficiently.
4. Coordinate immunisation programs
   • Resources and materials are provided and managed for immunisation sessions to facilitate a professional and efficient program.
   • Records on immunisation are maintained in a safe, accurate and efficient manner within legislative requirements, codes of practice and council requirements.
   • Communication and liaison is undertaken with relevant health and education professionals and relevant government agencies to maximise effectiveness of the immunisation programs.
   • Immunisation programs are reviewed and evaluated to maximise their effectiveness.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

liaison with public administration public promotion record keeping vaccine storage

Required Knowledge

council structure and procedures relevant council policy and legislation immunisation procedures key organisations and individuals National Health and Medical Research Council immunisation schedules and handbook

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Planning and delivery of immunisation programs
Context of assessment	On the job or in a simulated work environment
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completing workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to councils size location and strategic plan
Resource implications	Access to a workplace or simulated case study environment that provides the following resources copies of relevant legislation council policies and procedures immunization materials such as records management systems real or simulated key organisations and individuals vaccines syringes appropriate medical equipment and supplies

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Materials may include:	vaccines medical equipment record-keeping equipment syringes safety equipment adrenaline
Legislative requirements may include:	federal state or territory local government
Council requirements may include:	council policies, procedures and guidelines strategic, business and management plans local ordinances, laws and by-laws

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