Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation Program

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Introduction

RSV is a seasonal common respiratory virus that can cause severe disease due to acute lower respiratory infection in young infants and older adults.

This module aims to provide health professionals an overview of the disease, its complications, and will provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently deliver the 2025 National RSV Maternal and Infant Protection Program.

This program is self-paced and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. There is a 10 question multichoice assessment at module conclusion. A Certificate of Completion will be available to download once the assessment has been successfully completed.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this program you will be able to:

  • explain the causative agents, transmission, clinical features, epidemiology, and complications of RSV
  • describe the RSV vaccines and other preventable preparations available in Australia, the recommendations, contraindications, and precautions
  • understand the rationale for maternal RSV vaccination program and the use of monoclonal antibodies for infant protection
  • describe the process for documenting an immunisation encounter and submitting to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
  • determine what are adverse events following immunisation and the management required.

Assessments

At course conclusion there is a short exam with 10 multiple choice questions.

  • You must achieve 100% for the exam, unlimited attempts are provided.
  • The exam is open book style. Open the necessary clinical resources in another tab during the exam process to ensure your answers are correct.

Expectation of course learners

  • Allow up to 30 minutes for course completion in line with the CPD hours allocated.
  • Read all the information, view the recommended readings, and complete all the activities, which will assist with the assessment and exam process.
  • Seek assistance from Content Support, if required.

It is a requirement that course user’s answers to exam questions represent their own work. SA Health reserves the right to cancel enrolment, suspend or remove access to the program if academic misconduct / dishonesty is proven.

Certificate of Completion

At the successful completion of all the course requirements, including passing the exam, you will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion.

Continuing Professional Development

SA Health recommends up to 0.5 CPD hours to be claimed.

Acknowledgements

This course was created by SA Health and developed by Digital Learning and Design.

Help

Support is available to students by phone and email:

  • Phone support is available Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (ACST), excluding public holidays
    • Phone: 1300 232 272
  • Emails can be sent anytime and a response will be provided on the same or next business day

Experienced nurse immunisers are available to assist learners with any enquiries, including information about the Program, access details, academic support or other support as required.

Technical support is available through an online helpdesk. A request can be submitted 24/7, however the technical experts at Digital Learning and Design are only able to respond Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (ACST). A help link is available by clicking on the student’s name at the top right-hand side of each screen throughout the Program.

Resources

The digital online version of the Australian Immunisation Handbook (Handbook) provides up-to-date information about all aspects of immunisation.
Australian Immunisation Handbook

Disclaimer

The information provided in this program is current as of the last version release date.

A panel will review Program content and evaluation feedback biannually at a minimum. Changes to recommendations and the national immunisation schedule will be updated in the Program at time of release to maintain currency of information.

Links to websites are used throughout the course. Course links will direct to the latest updates available. Every attempt is made to maintain these links. If a link fails to work, a self-generated internet search may be required.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this training Program may contain sensitive material including images of deceased persons.


Student Program Handbook and Assessment Guidelines (pdf)

Course structure