SMS Training offers professional development specifically for New Zealand's public health and environmental health workforce at the border.
Links to pre-course reading are provided below. For other training requirements please contact Te Whatu Ora National office.
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Border Health Protection
SMS provides two Border Health related courses.
National Border Health and Ship Sanitation Certification Course
This five day course provides knowledge and skills required to conduct Health Act and Biosecurity Act warranted officer duties at Points of Entry. Covers key agencies involved in Border Health, relevant legislation, international and national context, response to public health events of international concern, mosquito and medical vector surveillance, and Ship Sanitation Certification inspections.
Pre-course Reading
Pest and Vectors Surveillance Workshop
A four day workshop that covers practical pest and vector (mosquitoes, rodents etc) surveillance, interception and incursion activities at Points of Entry for Health Act and Biosecurity Act warranted officers. Preference should be given to staff who are actively involved in border health protection activities and who need to attend to maintain competency.
Pre-course Reading
