Influenza Vaccines: A Refresher
This program will support pharmacists in refreshing their knowledge of influenza vaccines and their administration.
$50.00
Description
Description:
This 3-module course will refresh your knowledge of available influenza vaccines, and guide you through a review of the key steps in vaccine administration to provide safe and comfortable vaccinations for your patients.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Module 1 – Influenza Vaccines: A Refresher
- Identify vaccine options available for influenza immunization
- Describe new vaccine technologies currently in use
- Recommend appropriate influenza vaccines for children, seniors, and other special populations including pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals
Module 2 – Review of Injection Administration
- Determine the supplies needed to safely administer injections
- Properly landmark the injection site for intramuscular injections
- Describe strategies to reduce patient pain and anxiety related to injections
- Identify strategies to reduce the risk of needlestick injury
Module 3 – Managing and Reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization
- Describe common adverse reactions to influenza immunization and strategies for their management
- Identify and manage anaphylaxis
- Report adverse events following influenza immunization
Course outline:
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Module 1 - Influenza Vaccines: A Refresher
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Module 2 - Review of Injection Administration
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Module 3 - Managing and Reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization
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Multiple Choice Exam
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Program Evaluation
Course at a glance:
- 1 hour to complete
- 1 CEUs
- Course expiration date: August 31, 2024
- Online
- Accreditation: This course is unaccredited.
- Completion requirement: Complete the course’s online modules, complete the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70 per cent or higher (two attempts), and complete the program evaluation.
Who should take this course:
This online professional development program is designed for pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians who wish to refresh their knowledge of influenza vaccines and their administration.
Development Team:
- Sherilyn Houle, BSc Phm, PhD
- Tiana Tilli, Pharm D RPh
- Ben Walker, Pharm D RPh
- Kunal Bhatt, BSc. PharmD
Sponsor:
This course was previously sponsored by Seqirus.