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What is the difference in qualifications between Registered Nurses Division 1 & 2 and Occupational Level 3 First Aid Personnel?
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What qualification does a Nurse Vaccinator hold?
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What is the difference in qualifications between Registered Nurses Division 1 & 2 and Occupational Level 3 First Aid Personnel?
Division 1 Registered Nurse
- This skilled Professional has completed a three-year university course followed by a one-year post basic course.
- These Professionals then proceed to Post Graduate training in specialist areas. Many who are interested in Occupational Health and Safety will then complete a 2-year Post Graduate course; others complete Graduate courses in Accident & Emergency or Critical Care.
Division 2 Registered Nurse
- This Professional has completed a 12-month nursing course and will require a Level 3 First Aid Certificate to work within an Occupational Health setting.
- Division 2 nurses can also attend further training in Occupational Health and increase their skills in this area.
Level 3 First Aid Personnel
- These First Aid personnel have a keen interest in First Aid and must obtain a Level 3 First Aid Certificate to manage a First Aid Centre. They are usually voluntary First Aid officers, or have other skilled paramedic backgrounds.
2. What qualification does a Nurse Vaccinator hold?
A nurse vaccinator is a Division 1 Registered Nurse who has also completed an additional and accredited component of both theory and practical experience in immunisation. These nurses also hold specialist resuscitation training in the management of immunisation emergencies and anaphylaxis. Qualifications in this field are documented with a certificate and are updated on a scheduled basis.
