PHSA - BCCDC - Pearls for Immunization Practice
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The course will provide BC health care professionals with practical immunization information to support vaccine providers in the practice setting as well as identify key provincial immunization resources.
After completing this course learners will be able to:
- Apply immunization principles to practice and navigate credible immunization resources
- Determine immunization schedules for different populations
- Describe principles of vaccine administration including vaccine storage and handling
- Distinguish between common side effects and adverse events following immunizations and describe appropriate follow up
- Effectively communicate immunization information to patients and their families using evidence based, credible resources
This course is intended for BC health care professionals who already have a theoretical and clinical understanding of immunization practice, including those who have previously completed the BCCDC Immunization Competency course and would like to refresh their knowledge for continuing education.
| 1 hr 30 mins | |
| 30919 | |
BC family physicians and family practice residents as well as any other interested vaccine providers such as; public health nurses, pharmacists, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, naturopathic physicians and health care students. This course may also be beneficial for heath care providers who are new or returning to immunization practice in BC. |
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This course aligns with the Immunization Competencies for BC Health Professionals (a provincial adaptation of the Public Health Agency of Canada Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals). |