What you get by completing this session

  • 25 mins of CPD

    A 17 minute video lecture with presentation slides, you can stop and start anytime you like. 8 minute quiz is included.

  • Certificate of Completion

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  • Easy CPD Documentation

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What you'll learn in this expert session

This presentation will cover the recent COVID developments such as the new variants emerging, particularly XE, Ba4 and Ba5 as they are making their way to Australia and the virulence of these mutations.

This course will discuss the evidence supporting the importance of the 4th vaccine dose and the recommendations for certain groups.

Learning Objectives:

  • Outline the status of the current COVID-19 outbreak in Australia
  • Explain eligibility and current advice on vaccinations and oral therapy in different patient groups



About the Expert

Prof Nancy Baxter

Nancy Baxter is a clinical epidemiologist, general surgeon and health services researcher. Nancy Baxter is a Canadian surgeon and public health researcher. She is the Head of Melbourne University's School of Population and Global Health.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    How to complete this course

    • Instructions
  • 2

    COVID Update - Booster Vaccines 2022

    • Summary and learning objectives

    • Video presentation (17 mins)

    • Quiz: test your learning (8 mins)
  • 3

    Document your CPD here

    • CPD Documentation and Reflection Activity Tool
  • 4

    Feedback

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