PHSA - BCCDC - Immunization Communication Course

This course is based on the BCCDC Immunization Communication Tool (ICT) 2021 and includes some updates. It consists of 5 modules and 13 lessons, and will take between 1-1.5 hours to complete.

After taking this course learners will:

• Understand what vaccine hesitancy is and be able to respond to a client's position along the continuum of vaccine acceptance.
• Understand the role that public health institutions have and continue to play in vaccine hesitancy.
• Understand immunization providers' responsibilities in providing culturally safe care.
• Learn evidence-based approaches to immunization communication.
• Understand how to use motivational interviewing approaches in immunization communication.
• Be able to apply the Canadian Pediatrics Society's 4-step approach to immunization communication.
• Understand how to use the BCCDC ICT 2021 to answer commonly asked questions about immunizations.

To register for the course, log in to your LearningHub account or create one.

• If you work in BC, please register through your health organization.
• If your organization is not listed but you provide health services in BC, register as a PHSA affiliate.

To register as a PHSA affiliate:

On the registration page, click "I am new to LearningHub".

1. Select "Provincial Health Services Authority".
2. Choose "Affiliate/Contractor" and use your personal email address.
3. If you experience any issues, email us at competencyhelp@bccdc.ca for support