Immunization Education & Training
CDC offers numerous education and training programs for healthcare personnel. A variety of topics and formats are available. All are based on vaccine recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP).
Physicians, nurses, health educators, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals are invited to apply for continuing education credits/contact hours, when available.
Find a list of immunization training and educational materials, including basic and COVID-19-vaccine-specific information.
Series of modules that explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use that include self-test practice questions
Webcasts, and self-study education and training programs for healthcare personnel
A guide and video show how to obtain continuing education credit or print a certificate of attendance
1-hour webinars that explore the chapters of the ‘Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases’ book
Live, 1-hour presentations via conference call including question and answer session
Educational materials that complement personal education and advice for patients
Resources for providers seeking quality improvement projects that may be required for maintenance of certification
Resources and curriculum materials for health professions faculty and institutions
Running Time: 5:07 mins
Date Released: 06/27/2011
CDC Commentary – Make No Mistake: Vaccine Administration, Storage, and Handling
Dr. Andrew Kroger offers 7 steps to help prevent vaccine administration errors and vaccine storage and handling errors.
A two-day live version of the Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases course can be scheduled for a state or region. These courses are conducted by CDC trainers.
Search using #CDCizlearn for updates on immunization training, news about vaccine storage and handling, links to revised schedules, VISs, pricing lists, guidance, etc.
