Course Code: REL-AMB-0-CAAIG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify the different types of vaccines used in pediatric immunization and current national vaccination rates among children and adolescents.
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in vaccine administration, documentation, and adverse event reporting.
Recall the vaccines recommended for children and adolescents, including those based on high-risk status and shared clinical decision-making.
Outline:
Section 1: Vaccine Overview, History, and Uptake
A Brief History of Vaccines
The Evolution of Vaccines
Vaccine Definition
Vaccine Types
Vaccination Rates in the U.S.
Vaccine Hesitancy
Implicit Bias in Childhood and Adolescent Vaccination
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Clinician Responsibilities for Vaccinations
Clinician Role in Vaccinations
Information Resources
Screening Prior to Vaccination
Vaccine Information Statement
Exemptions for School Immunizations
Quick Check
Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Injury
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Childhood and Adolescent Vaccines
Changes to the Childhood Immunization Schedule
2026 Updates to the Immunization Schedule
Vaccine Coverage
Quick Check
Vaccines Recommended for All Children
DTaP: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and acellular Pertussis
Tdap: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis
Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type B
PCV15 or PCV20: Pneumococcal Disease
IPV: Inactivated Poliovirus
MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
VAR: Varicella
HPV: Human Papillomavirus
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Vaccines Recommended for High-Risk Groups and Shared Clinical Decision-Making
Vaccines for High-Risk Groups and Through SCDM
Understanding Overlap Between Recommendations
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Dengue
Meningococcal ACWY
Meningococcal B
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Quick Check
Vaccines Based on Shared Clinical Decision-Making
Influenza
COVID-19
Rotavirus
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children’s Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.