COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series
CDC is offering a series of brief (15-20 minute) webinars addressing topics around COVID-19 vaccination. These interactive, web-based training modules offer a real-world perspective on different issues around COVID-19 vaccines. Topics range from routine clinical and vaccine safety information to guidance for on-site clinic vaccination activities and having conversations with vaccine recipients. Each webinar includes self-test practice questions and lists additional resources related to the topic discussed.
Audience
Immunization providers: Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, DoD paraprofessionals, medical students, state and local immunization programs, and others authorized to prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccine.
Continuing Education
Continuing education will be available for each module.
Topic
Description
Key Additional Resources
Topic
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Becoming a Vaccination Provider
Description
This module discusses how to become a COVID-19 vaccination provider and how to comply with COVID-19 vaccination program requirements. Learning about how COVID-19 vaccines work allows healthcare workers to better educate their patients during the vaccination appointment.
Purpose: To discuss essential information about COVID-19 vaccines and what is necessary to become a COVID-19 vaccinator.
Key Additional Resources
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: For Providersexternal icon
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Research
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules
Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccinespdf icon
V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Jurisdictions and Healthcare Providers
Description
This module reviews multiple aspects of vaccine safety so that healthcare professionals can educate their patients and answer questions. Vaccine life cycle and safety monitoring is described throughout as well as how adverse events are monitored and reported. Finally, the roles of federal agencies in monitoring vaccine safety is also discussed.
Purpose: To understand the systems that are in place to ensure vaccine safety.
Key Additional Resources
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)external icon
Common Vaccine Safety Questions and Concerns
Vaccine Safety Information for Healthcare Providers
Information for Parents and Caregivers
Vaccine Safety Research and Safety Studies
Description
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can apply best practices to store and transport vaccines once they are received. Best practices include maintaining cold chain through staff training and establishing a standard operating procedure. Special considerations related to transporting and preparing vaccines are also shared.
Purpose: To understand how to properly store, handle and transport vaccines so that vaccines remain safe and effective.
Description
This module discusses how healthcare professionals can successfully host an off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Considerations address preventing exposure to SARS-CoV2, optimizing limited vaccine supply, and maximizing the number of patients going through the clinic.
Purpose: To apply considerations for hosting off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics so that these vaccination clinics are as effective as possible.
Key Additional Resources
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklistspdf icon
After Action Report Templatepdf icon
Ten Principles for Holding a Safe Vaccination Clinicpdf iconexternal icon
Description
This module describes how healthcare professionals can effectively use off-site clinics as part of their vaccination strategy. Four phases of planning and hosting an off-site vaccination clinic are discussed. Recommended practices for planning and executing off-site vaccination clinics are included for each phase.
Purpose: To learn recommendations for planning and hosting effective off-site vaccinations clinics.
Key Additional Resources
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary or Off-Site Locations
Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
Satellite, Temporary, and Off-Site Vaccination Clinic Supply Checklistspdf icon
After Action Report Templatepdf icon
Ten Principles for Holding a Safe Vaccination Clinicpdf iconexternal icon
Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Timing and Spacing of Routine Vaccines
Planning Activities for Temporary, Satellite, or Off-Site Vaccination Clinics
Description
This module reviews how healthcare professionals can utilize best practices to prevent common errors in vaccine administration. Causes that lead to common vaccine administration errors are addressed as well as different error types and how to prevent them.
Purpose: To recognize common vaccine administration errors and learn how to prevent them from occurring.
Key Additional Resources
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
COVID-19 Vaccines Emergency Use Authorizationexternal icon
How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccination Provider
You Call the Shots: Vaccine Administration Training Course
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Vaccine Administration: Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors (You Call the Shotspdf icon)
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)pdf icon
Description
This module shares adolescent specific strategies for pain management and vaccine administration best practices. Managing and preventing syncope after vaccination is also important with adolescent patients.
Purpose: To apply a planned approach to decreasing adolescents’ anxiety before, during and after immunization as well as minimizing pain from the injection.
Key Additional Resources
U.S COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Children and Teenspdf iconexternal icon
Pink Book: Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length (You Call the Shots)pdf icon
Vaccines for Your Children: Before, During, and After Shots
Fainting (Syncope) after Vaccination
Vaccinate with Confidence: Routinely Recommended Vaccines
- CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkitpdf icon
- CDC Pink Book
- CDC Pink Book Webinar Series
- You Call the Shots: Web-based Training Courses
- CDC Immunization Schedules
- Resources for Healthcare Providers about Immunizations Schedules
- Vaccine Administration Resource Library
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)external icon