Clinical assessor
Information on the role of a clinical assessor.
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About the role
A clinical assessor is an experienced vaccinator who has completed additional training and is authorised/approved by their local Medical Officer of Health.
Clinical assessors work across a locality to assess new vaccinators' clinical skills and competency. The clinical assessment is part of the training and authorisation pathway and determines if the new vaccinator is competent.
Become a clinical assessor
Training programme
Training programme
Contact IMAC for information on training to become an immunisation clinical assessor.
Authorisation process
Authorisation process
Authorisation/approval of clinical assessors is carried out on a regional basis by the local Medical Officer of Health. Refer to your region’s vaccinator training and authorisation information.
BCG Clinical Assessors
A BCG clinical assessor must be approved by their local Medical Officer of Health. To qualify for approval, the assessor must currently be an authorised vaccinator who is both BCG-endorsed and employed as a BCG vaccinator.
Refer to your local regions vaccinator authorisation information to find out the process for your region.