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In this course, you will:
Develop a basic knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases and relevant epidemiology.
Recall 16 diseases that children are routinely immunized against.
Discuss key symptoms, complications, and transmission route of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Understand the current incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. and Maine.
Describe the relationship between immunization rates and vaccine-preventable disease rates.
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In this module, you will:
Develop a basic understanding of the immune system and the history of immunization.
Define immunity.
Differentiate between specific and nonspecific immunity.
Provide examples of active and passive immunity.
Define and understand the concept of herd immunity.
In this module, you will:
Understand vaccine development, regulatory and safety processes, and interpret immunization schedules.
Differentiate between live attenuated and inactivated vaccines.
Describe the different types of inactivated vaccines and how they are manufactured.
Identify vaccine regulatory agencies and how they relate to vaccine safety.
Correctly interpret the current routine childhood and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Recall the number of doses each vaccine recommended at specific ages.
Describe the implications of alternative or delayed immunization schedules.
In this module, you will:
Understand and be able to apply therapeutic communication and family-centered care principles to childhood immunization practices.
Identify barriers to effective communication with parents and families.
Utilize the CASE method to address questions and concerns.
Identify the needs of and accommodations for children with special needs.
Describe important elements of post-vaccine instructions.
In this module, you will:
Have complete knowledge and understanding of best practices in childhood vaccine administration procedures.
Recall the 7 "Rights" of safe vaccine/medication administration practice.
Understand how to interpret and confirm the vaccine order.
Describe the important elements of immunization standing orders.
Identify the steps of vaccine preparation.
Describe steps to ensure aseptic technique.
Recall several types of comfort measures.
Describe appropriate patient positioning according to patient age.
Identify correct anatomical sites, route, and needle size/gauge for vaccine administration.
In this course, you will:
Have a comprehensive knowledge of adverse/reactions and reporting systems, contraindications to vaccine administration, treatment of adverse reactions, and error management.
Define "adverse event" and "adverse reaction" as they relate to vaccination.
Recall the 3 classifications of adverse reactions.
Identify the most common allergens associated with immunization.
Describe the steps of vaccine adverse reaction management.
Understand the VAERS reporting system.
Distinguish between vaccine precautions and contraindications.
Recall the true contraindications to vaccine administration.