Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP)

Overview

Target Audience

This training is primarily directed to Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physician Assistants and other clinical staff.

Learning Objectives

Part 1: 
At the conclusion of this activity/session/course, participants should be able to: 
- Summarize the benefits of vaccines
- Describe the refrigeration requirement for vaccine storage
- Discuss important emergency plan elements for vaccine storage 


Part 2: 
At the conclusion of this activity/session/course, participants should be able to: 
- Describe the most up-to-date vaccine recommendations 
- Identify the newly recommended vaccines 
- Share best practices for vaccine administration


Part 3: 
At the conclusion of this activity/session/course, participants should be able to: 
- List the available COVID-19 Vaccines and what age groups they can be administered to 
- Describe 2 strategies to share when speaking to a caregiver that is opposed to getting their child immunized
- Provide at least one example of a practice initiative that will help ensure children receive their vaccines

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/26/2025
Course expires: 
02/26/2028

Faculty

Course Director:

Hayley Hellstern, DO, FAAP — Pediatrician - Zest Pediatrics of Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA

Planning Committee: 

  • Hayley Hellstern, DO, FAAP — Pediatrician - Zest Pediatrics of Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Stephanie Mihailescu, MBA - Program Operations Manager | PA Immunization Coalition (PAIC), PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Eileen Thompson, RN, BSN— Director, Practice-Based Initiatives | PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation

imageJoint Sponsor and Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.5 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Disclaimer Statement:
The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance

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