COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series

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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.

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This module discusses how to determine the expiration date, beyond-use date, and beyond-use time; when to use the expiration date and when to use the beyond-use date; and where to find comprehensive vaccine storage and preparation resources for clinical staff.

Purpose: To differentiate the expiration date and beyond-use date or time and apply best practices to assure vaccine is given safely and effectively.

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This module discusses simultaneous administration or co-administration of vaccines. This is an important clinical strategy because it helps ensure patients receive all vaccines they need are up-to-date.

Purpose:  To review the clinical considerations, best practices and clinical resources for simultaneous administration.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Checklist of Best Practices for Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locationspdf iconexternal 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

Immunization Education and Training Homepage

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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.

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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.

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General CDC Resources
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Page last reviewed: December 9, 2021
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases