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COURSE OVERVIEW |
Epidemiology and Prevention of
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2004
A National Immunization Program and
Public Health Training Network Satellite
Broadcast&
Webcast
February 19, 26, and March 4, 11, 2004
12:00 Noon - 3:30 PM ET
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This live interactive program will provide the most current information
available in the constantly changing field of immunization.
The content of Session One should be: principles of vaccination, general recommendations on immunization,
vaccine administration, and vaccine storage and handling.
We dropped the "strategies" part for this year. Session Two will cover pertussis, pneumococcal
disease (childhood), polio, and Hib.
Session Three will cover measles, rubella, varicella, smallpox, and meningococcal disease.
Session Four will cover hepatitis B, hepatitis A, influenza,
and pneumococcal disease (adult).
This broadcast will feature a question and answer session in which
participants nationwide can interact with the course instructors
via toll-free telephone lines.
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Goal
To improve immunization practices in the United States.
Objectives
At the end of the series, participants will be able to:
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Describe the difference between active and passive immunity.
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List two characteristics of live attenuated vaccines.
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List two characteristics of inactivated vaccines.
For each vaccine-preventable disease:
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Describe the disease including the causative agent.
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List the groups at highest risk.
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Identify those for whom routine immunization is recommended.
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Describe characteristics of the vaccine used to prevent each disease.
(Characteristics may include: schedule, contraindications and/or adverse reactions.)
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, DoD paraprofessionals, pharmacists, and their
colleagues who either give immunizations or set policy for
their offices, clinics, communicable disease, or infection
control programs. Both private and public healthcare providers,
including pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents,
and medical and nursing students.
Faculty
William Atkinson, M.D., M.P.H.,
Donna Weaver, M.N., R.N.,
Sharon Roy, M.D., M.P.H., and
Andrew Kroger, M.D., M.P.H.,
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Continuing Education Credit
For each of the four broadcast sessions, continuing education credit
will be offered for various professions based on 3 hours of instruction.
Registration Information
Visit the CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online System at
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline
to register online for these courses. Site registration begins on December 29, 2003.
Individual registration begins on January 22, 2004.
Course numbers are listed below:
Session 1:
Satellite Broadcast - SB0142 Webcast - WC0042
Session 2:
Satellite Broadcast - SB0143 Webcast - WC0043
Session 3:
Satellite Broadcast - SB0144 Webcast - WC0044
Session 4:
Satellite Broadcast - SB0145 Webcast - WC0045
You must use the online system to receive continuing education credit.
Participants must register and complete an evaluation for each of the four sessions.
By participating in all four sessions, you can receive the maximum of 12 hours of credit.
Pharmacists may receive credit for this program through the American Pharmacists Association at
http://www.pharmacist.com.
Individuals who have questions about registration should
call 1-800-41-TRAIN or email ce@cdc.gov. For additional
questions regarding program content please email
nipinfo@cdc.gov.
Course Materials
Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase
their own copy of the primary course text, Epidemiology
and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 8th edition
(2004). The text is available from the Public Health Foundation
(PHF) for $29. To order the text, contact the PHF at 877-252-1200 or
visit their website at
http://bookstore.phf.org/prod111.htm.
Videotapes
To order videotapes of these programs, use
the Online Order Form at
www.cdc.gov/nip/publications.
Individual program tapes will be available in
April 2004. Continuing education credits for these tapes will be available
until April 2005.
Webcast Information
These programs will each have a live webcast and
will also be available for viewing after each live
broadcast date at
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/webcast/epv04.
Satellite Technical Specifications
The broadcasts will be available on C and Ku-bands.
For a fax copy call 888-232-3299 (or 877-232-1010 for
the hearing impaired) and enter document #130025 when prompted.
Signal Test Dates and Times
February 18, 25 March 03, 10, 2004
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Same coordinates for signal test and broadcast
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Broadcast Dates and Times
February 19, 26 March 04, 11, 2004
12:00 Noon - 3:30 PM ET
Color bars and tone begin 30 minutes before each broadcast |
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Same satellite coordinates for each broadcast. |
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Important Note: Since C-Band satellite coordinates have not
been used during recent PHTN broadcasts, we encourage you to
take advantage of the signal test to verify that your satellite
receiver is programmed correctly to view the broadcast.
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C-Band
Satellite: Galaxy-3C
Longitude: 95 degrees West
Channel: 21
Downlink Freq: 4120 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal
Audio Freq: 6.2 & 6.8 |
Ku-Band
Satellite: SBS-6
Longitude: 74 degrees West
Channel: 07
Downlink Freq: 11872 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal
Audio Freq: 6.2 & 6.8
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Each broadcast will be closed-captioned |
To Contact Us During the Programs
Voice: 800-793-8598
[International callers 404-639-0180]
FAX: 800-553-6323
[International callers, 404-639-0181]
TTY: 800-815-8152
[International callers, 404-639-0182]
Technical Assistance for satellite downlinking ONLY:
800-728-8232 [International callers 404-639-1289]
Email: nipinfo@cdc.gov
[please type VPD Broadcast
and the broadcast date in the subject line]
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Audiobridge Information
In the event you are unable to receive the signal on program day, you may join
by audiobridge. Use same phone numbers for each broadcast.
- USA Toll Free 800-857-9705
- USA Toll Number 415-228-4906
For security reasons, the pass code and leader's name
listed below will be required to join the call. Use same pass code for each broadcast.
- Passcode: 22338
- Leader: JO ANN BITTLE
If you have problems during your audiobridge conference, you may call 800-728-8232
or International callers dial 404-639-1289.
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Sponsors
The National Immunization Program, the Public Health Training Network,
the Division of Professional Development and Evaluation, Public Health
Practice Program Office, CDC.
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This page last reviewed: January 29, 2004
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