Protect and Prevent

Vaccination Strategies for Healthcare Providers
1.5 hours
2025
ACCME
ANCC
ACPE
Nationally Accredited

From FDA approval to patient education, this course equips providers with the knowledge to navigate vaccine science, communicate effectively, and improve vaccination outcomes.

Stay up to date on current immunization guidelines, vaccine types, and patient communication strategies. This course equips healthcare providers with the knowledge to educate patients and support vaccination across the lifespan.

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About this course

Explore the most current immunization guidelines with a focus on recent advancements and the challenges of implementing effective vaccination strategies at every stage of life. This course provides an in-depth look at the vaccine development process, from pathogen identification to FDA approval. Learn about various vaccine types, their recommended applications, and efficacy, as well as effective strategies for communicating with vaccine-hesitant patients. Designed for healthcare providers, this course aims to enhance your ability to confidently educate patients about vaccines and improve vaccination rates.

What you will learn

Learning Objectives

 At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:  

  • Differentiate between various types of vaccines based on their composition and mechanism of action. 
  • Identify the benefits of vaccines in preventing diseases and reducing complications and hospitalizations. 
  • Interpret vaccination recommendations for different age groups and populations based on current guidelines. 
  • Recognize strategies to ensure timely vaccination, address common barriers to vaccination adherence, and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. 

 At the completion of this activity, assistants, aids, support staff, and pharmacy technicians will be able to:  

  • Explain the recommended usage of individual vaccines, including dosage schedules and administration routes.  
  • Explain potential side effects of vaccines and appropriate responses to patient concerns. 

Course content

5
sections
1.5h
total length
Protect and Prevent: Vaccination Strategies for Healthcare Providers
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History of Vaccines
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9m 32s
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Benefits of Vaccines
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3m 1s
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Vaccine Types and Development
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10m 45s
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Vaccination Schedules
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18m 28s
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Strategies for Timely Vaccination
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27m 54m

Course details

Release Date:
5/20/2025
Activity Type:
Enduring Material
Expiration Date:
5/19/2028
Activity Format:
Online

Accreditations

This course has been reviewed and approved through the rigorous standards of leading accrediting organizations, ensuring your continuing education credits are formally recognized and respected across professions and states.

ACCME

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

Accredited for physician continuing medical education

ANCC

ANCC Contact Hours
American Nurses Credentialing Center

Accredited for nursing continuing education

ACPE

ACPE Contact Hours
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Accredited for pharmacy continuing education

Additional Information

  • Automatic reporting to CE Broker for participating states
  • Instant certificate generation upon course completion
  • Credits accepted for license renewal
  • Meets state requirements for continuing education

Course Faculty

Learn from leading experts who bring their real-world experience and evidence-based practices to this comprehensive training.

Laura Bourdeanu

Laura Bourdeanu

Online Faculty at George Washington University
PhD, ANP

​Laura is a nursing faculty member with expertise in oncology and hematology, dedicated to fostering learning at all levels of nursing education.

Areas of expertise:
Oncology
Nursing Education
Evidence Based Practice
Carla Tam

Carla Tam

Physician Assistant, Stanford Health Care
PA-C, MPAS, MPH

Physician assistant with dual training in public health and clinical medicine, practicing in primary and preventive care.

Areas of expertise:
Primary Care
Public Health
Preventive Medicine

Disclosure

Disclosures

Partners requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to Partners policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.

  • Laura Bourdeanu, NP, PhD
    Online Faculty, George Washington University
     •  has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
  • Carla Tam, PA-C, MPAS, MPH
     •  has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Why learn from these experts?

Clinical Excellence

Our intuitive, user-friendly platform removes barriers, allowing you to focus on what matters most: advancing your skills and reaching your goals.

Real-World Experience

Combined 27+ years of direct patient care experience with diverse HIV populations in various healthcare settings.

Education Focus

Dedicated to training healthcare professionals and have developed evidence-based curricula for stigma reduction.

Patient Advocacy

Strong advocates for patient-centered care and have worked extensively with HIV advocacy organizations.

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$18.00
1.5 hours
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Requirements & Compliance

This course meets your continuing education requirements across multiple states and professions, ensuring you stay compliant with the latest regulations.

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Accreditations

ACCME

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

ANCC

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ACPE

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

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