Pneumococcal Vaccine
| Course Code: 7SENNF-PRV-09-vacpneu Course Price: Free Purchase CE certificate: US$5 CE: 2.20 Hours. Post Test Score Required for Successful Completion: 80% |
Course Overview:
This course describes the clinical features of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal) bacteria, the vaccines, dosages, and administration details when applicable, and lists the recommended indications for vaccine administration. The course discusses valid precautions and contraindications, the use of the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS), and available resources related to pediatric/adult pneumococcal immunization.
Course Objectives:
After completion of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss diseases caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, and how the bacteria spread.
- Discuss pneumococcal vaccine, including the types, how made, and effectiveness at preventing pneumococcal disease.
- Determine who routinely should be given each type of pneumococcal vaccine and why they need the vaccine.
- Screen people for contraindications and precautions before giving either type of pneumococcal vaccination.
- Use the pneumococcal Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for client teaching before giving the vaccine.
- Correctly administer each type of pneumococcal vaccine using usual recommended dose, route, and injection site for a child, adolescent, or adult.
- Identify possible adverse reactions to pneumococcal vaccine and provide appropriate management or treatment.
- Identify which children, adolescents, and adults require revaccination and when revaccination should be done.
- Plan strategies for increasing pneumococcal vaccine coverage among persons at highest risk for pneumococcal disease.
Target Audience:
The intended audience for this training is: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, pharmacists, medical assistants, and other paraprofessionals who either give immunizations or set immunization policy for their offices, clinics, communicable disease, or infection control programs; private and public providers, including programs that prepare pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents, and medical and nursing students.
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It has been assigned code 7SENNF-PRV-09.
This course is updated annually. Expiration date: 5/1/11
The faculty and planners of this course have no vested interests to disclose.
The course has received no commerical support.