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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2009

May 05, 2009 -- The Bureau of Immunization is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) course, Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases.

Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases is offered in DVD and Web-on-Demand formats. It is no longer presented as a live satellite broadcast or live webcast. Visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/epivac/default.htm for links to the Web-on-Demand sessions and the order form for DVDs.

Description: Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases is a comprehensive overview of the principles of vaccination, general recommendations, immunization strategies for providers, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

Audience: Immunization Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician’s Assistants, DoD Paraprofessionals, Medical Students, etc.)

Course textbook: Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases "The Pink Book" 11th Edition is available at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/default.htm.

Length: 12 hours. Four 3-hour sessions provided on DVD or Video-on-Demand.

Purpose: This four-part series provides current information in the constantly changing field of immunization. It is an annual offering providing a comprehensive overview on immunization. Session One discusses principles of vaccination, general recommendations on immunization, vaccine administration, and storage and handling principles. It also has a segment on vaccine safety. Session Two discusses pertussis, pneumococcal, Haemophilus influenza type b, and polio. Session Three discusses measles, rubella, varicella, zoster, and rotavirus. Session Four discusses hepatitis B, hepatitis A, influenza, meningococcal, and human papillomavirus. Each of the four sessions is 3 hours in duration and can be viewed independently for continuing education credit.

Continuing Education: Continuing education (CE) credit is offered from May 1, 2009 until March 31, 2010. To receive CE credit, you must first view the entire course. Then go to the CDC’s online system to register for this specific course and submit an evaluation.

  • Go to www2a.cdc.gov/TCEonline
  • Log in as a participant (Note: The first time you use the online system you will need to log in as a new participant and create a participant profile.)
  • Find the course by searching the catalog using the course number.
  • The course number for this session is WD1462.
  • Select the type of credit you wish to receive.
  • Complete the course evaluation.
  • Print your CE certificate.

At the time you complete the online evaluation, you will be required to provide a verification code.

For those who are documenting completion of training using the Trak-It learning management system (www.learning.flphtn.com/), enroll in course number 2696: Statewide - Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 2009.

Immunization Training: You Call the Shots

CDC web-based immunization training

This product was developed through the Project to Enhance Immunization Content in Nursing Education and Training, which is supported by funding from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through a Cooperative Agreement with the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research.

You Call the Shots is an interactive, self-study course consisting of a series of modules covering all aspects of immunization. Participants can complete the modules at their own pace. The program is intended for introductory training of healthcare professionals who provide immunizations, and can serve as a reference or refresher for all immunization providers. Several modules are now available in the series, and more will be added as they are developed. They include: Understanding the Basics: General Recommendations on Immunization; Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis; Polio; Haemophilus influenzae type B; Influenza; and Hepatitis A.

Each module discusses disease, the vaccine, and recommendations for vaccine use. Extra learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary are all provided in an attractive, easy-to-use format.

The audience for the series includes nurses, nursing students, medical assistants, pharmacists, and other health professionals who provide immunizations. The purpose of the course is to improve immunization practice in the United States by increasing healthcare professionals’ knowledge of immunization principles, use of the routinely recommended vaccines, and proper vaccine administration practices.

The course is available free of charge and additional information is available on the CDC web-site at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/youcalltheshots.htm. Continuing education credits are available.