Education
and Training
Self-Study
Videotapes
of our satellite broadcasts are available for
self-study. In addition, CDC has collaborated
on a number of other self-study materials,
including web-based programs.
Continuing Education credit is available for
most of these products.
Courses
- Epidemiology
& Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (2004)
NEW!
-
Immunization Update (2004)
NEW!
-
Vaccines Across the Life Span
-
Immunization:
You Call the Shots (for Nurses)
-
Teaching Immunization Delivery and Evaluation (TIDE)
-
Increasing Adult Vaccination Rates: What Works
- Smallpox:
What Every Clinician Should Know (Video & Webcast)
-
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (Interactive
Program) Updated
10/17/03
- Vaccine
Safety Post-Marketing Surveillance: VAERS
-
The Immunization Encounter: Critical Issues
- Adult
Immunization Update
(2003)
- Smallpox:
Vaccine Storage and Handling (2004)
NEW!
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1
Epidemiology & Prevention
of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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| Description: |
A
comprehensive overview of the principles
of vaccination, general recommendations,
immunization strategies for providers,
and specific information about vaccine-preventable
diseases and the vaccines that prevent
them. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,
Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants,
DoD Paraprofessionals, Medical Students,
etc.) |
| Format: |
-
VHS Videotape. 4 tapes, available individually
or as a set.
- Archived Webcast for each session |
| Produced
by: |
CDC |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
-
VHS: See NIP's Online
Order Form.
- View
archived wecast. |
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Immunization Update |
| Description: |
An
annual update, highlighting current and
late-breaking immunization issues. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,
Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants, DoD
Paraprofessionals, Medical Students, etc.) |
| Format: |
-
VHS Videotape. 1 tape.
- Web-based Videostream |
| Produced
by: |
CDC |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
-
VHS Videotape (not yet available)
- Archived
Webcast |
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3
Vaccines Across the Life
Span
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| Description: |
Introductions
to Haemophilus influenzae type b,
Child Vaccination, Adult Vaccination,
and Influenza. |
| Audience: |
Current
and future practicing physicians. |
| Format: |
Web-based
modules. |
| Produced
by: |
The
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine
(ATPM), in collaboration with CDC and the
Department of Family Medicine, University
of Pittsburgh. |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
Materials
published in Journal of Family Practice. |
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| 4
Immunization: You
Call the Shots |
| Description: |
A
complete tutorial on immunization recommendations,
clinical scenarios to enhance immunization
administration decision-making, a comprehensive
reference and resource library, and the
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule.
Includes a simulation that allows the learner
to make decisions for patient/client encounters. |
| Audience: |
Practicing
nurses and nursing students |
| Format: |
Interactive
computer program. |
| Produced
by: |
The
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine
(ATPM), in collaboration with CDC and HealthSoft,
Inc. |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
Visit
the ATPM
website (exit site). |
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Teaching Immunization Delivery and Evaluation (TIDE)
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| Description: |
A
curriculum to improve knowledge, attitudes
and skills that are likely to change provider
behavior in clinical settings, leading
to increased immunization rates for children.
Clinical scenarios are used to trigger
problem solving and discussion. The scenarios
are organized as three self-contained modules.
Each module covers a different aspect of
immunization delivery. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,
Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants,
Medical Students, etc.) |
| Format: |
Web-based
interactive modules. |
| Produced
by: |
The
Ambulatory Pediatric Association with support
from CDC and the Medical University of
South Carolina. |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
Visit
the TIDE
website (exit site). |
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to courses
| 6
Increasing Adult
Vaccination Rates: What Works |
| Description: |
Nearly 50,000 adults
die each year from vaccine-preventable diseases . . . and it's
not necessary. This interactive computer program offers primary
care providers strategies they can use to increase immunization
rates among their adult patients. The program is approved for
2 hours CME, 2.3 hours CNE, and .2 hours CEU through the CDC. |
| Audience: |
Primary
care practitioners: physicians, nurses,
nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Also appropriate: other health professionals
who are interested in adult immunization
and strategies for increasing adult vaccination
rates. |
| Format: |
CD-ROM
with links to the Internet. |
| Produced
by: |
Cooperative
agreement between the Association of Teachers
of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) and the National
Immunization Program, CDC. |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
NOTE:
This course is currently unavailable. A updated version, which
will be web-based rather than CD-ROM-based will be released
in late 2004. |
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| 7
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know |
| Description: |
An
overview of the virology, epidemiology,
clinical characteristics and diagnosis
of smallpox, and the characteristics and
use of smallpox vaccine. Guidelines to
improve
health care providers' ability to recognize,
diagnose, and report smallpox disease. |
| Audience: |
Physicians,
nurses, pharmacists, DoD Paraprofessionals,
and other health care workers serving in
private offices, hospitals, and public
health settings. |
| Format: |
-
VHS Videotape. 1 tape.
- Webcast on Demand |
| Produced
by: |
CDC.
Webcast offered through the University
of North Carolina School of Public Health. |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
- VHS Videotape: Public
Health Foundation (exit site)
- Webcast: UNC School of Public Health (exit
site)
This product
is being updated, and is temporarily
unavailable.
Current smallpox information
is available at www.cdc.gov/smallpox. |
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| 8
Smallpox: What
Every Clinician Should Know |
| Description: |
Information
for clinicians on clinical features, diagnosis
and treatment of smallpox, and the characteristics
and use of smallpox vaccine. |
| Audience: |
Physicians,
nurses, health educators, immunization
program managers, pharmacists, Department
of Defense paraprofessionals, and other
health care providers working in private
offices, hospitals, and public health settings. |
| Format: |
-
CD-ROM
- Interactive web-based program |
| Produced
by: |
Oak
Ridge Institute for Science and Education
(ORISE) and CDC |
| More
Info., or to Order: |
-
CD-ROM: See
NIP's Online Order Form (available soon).
- Web-based
program on NIP Website |
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to courses
| 9
Vaccine
Safety Post-Marketing Surveillance: The Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS) |
| Description: |
Provides
an overview of vaccine safety surveillance
and VAERS, the critical role of health
professionals, completion of VAERS form
and submission of reports, new vaccine
safety initiatives, etc. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
providers (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners,
pharmacists, physician's assistants, DoD
paraprofessionals, medical students, etc.) |
| Format: |
Web-based
(pdf file or text-only for screen-reader
devices) |
| Produced
by: |
Sponsored
by the CDC, National Immunization Program |
|
More
Info., or to Order: |
Visit
the VAERS
page on the NIP website, or the VAERS
website (exit site). |
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10
The Immunization Encounter: Critical
Issues |
| Description: |
Addresses
issues related to a routine immunization
clinic encounter: patient intake and screening,
vaccine administration, vaccine management,
documentation, vaccine adverse events management
and reporting, and resources for staff
orientation and development. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
clinic managers, staff supervisors, and
staff who administer vaccines (Physicians,
RNs and LPNs, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists,
Physician's Assistants, Medical Assistants,
DOD Paraprofessionals, Students) |
| Format: |
-
VHS Videotape
- Webcast |
| Produced
by: |
CDC |
| More
Info., or to Order: |
-
VHS Videotape: See
NIP's Online
Order Form.
- Webcast: Public
Health Training Network (PHTN)
- Resources
associated with this program. |
|
11
Adult Immunization Update |
| Description: |
Addresses
the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases
on adults; recommended vaccines for adults,
including indications and contraindications;
coverage among various demographic and
risk groups; and strategies to improve
coverage levels. |
| Audience: |
Immunization
Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,
Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants,
DoD Paraprofessionals, Medical Students,
etc.) |
| Format: |
-
VHS Videotape
- Webcast |
| Produced
by: |
CDC |
| More
Info., or to Order: |
-
VHS Videotape: See
NIP's Online
Order Form.
- Webcast: Public
Health Training Network (PHTN)
- Resources
associated with this program. |
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to courses
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12
Smallpox Vaccine Storage and Handling |
| Description: |
This
4-module course covers Vaccine Distribution,
Vaccine Storage, Handling the Vaccine:
Clinic Issues, and Safeguarding the Vaccine.
Additionally, the course includes a glossary,
Internet resources, and a section addressing
frequently asked questions. Opportunities
to test learning are provided through pre-tests,
post-tests, and interactive questions and
answers. The course also provides practical
information on ordering vaccine from the
Strategic National Stockpile, monitoring
temperature and using proper equipment,
reconstituting the vaccine, and developing
a vaccine disaster recovery plan. |
| Audience: |
Includes
staff in state and local health departments;
hospital emergency room technicians, nurses,
laboratory workers, and hospital physicians;
private physicians; and first responders.
The training is also appropriate for clinicians,
pharmacists, health educators, and other
healthcare providers working in private
offices, hospitals, and public health settings. |
| Format: |
Interactive web-based training course |
| Produced
by: |
CDC |
| Credit: |
The
program is approved for 2.75 Category 1
Continuing Medical Education credits; 3.1
contact hours for Continuing Nursing Education
Credits; 2½ Category 1 contact hours
for health educators; and .25 Continuing
Education Units through the CDC. |
| More
Info., or to Order: |
The
course is available free
of charge on the National Immunization
Program website at:
http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/isd/spoxvsh/launch1.html |
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