Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) - Adult Immunizations

The Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the PA Immunization Coalition have teamed up to host the updated PA Immunization Education Program. The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) provides up-to-date immunization education to health professionals across the Commonwealth. The program includes information on the basics of vaccine-preventable diseases, current disease epidemiology, and immunization recommendations and schedules. The program will focus its efforts on practical tips on storage and handling, COVID-19 vaccine training, motivational interviewing, and best practices to increase routine rates in medical homes. The PA Immunization Education Program's mission is to improve and maintain high immunization rates through the education of clinicians, primary care practice staff, and related health professional groups to reduce the effects of vaccine-preventable diseases. • Part 4 - Adult Immunization

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

Part 4: 
At the conclusion of this activity/session/course, participants should be able to: 

  • Describe the ACIP recommended vaccines for adults.
  • Describe 2 strategies to share when speaking to a person or their caregiver when they are hesitant about receiving a vaccine.
  • Provide at least 1 example of a practice initiative that will help adults receive their vaccines.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/07/2025
Course expires: 
04/07/2028
Part of: 
The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP)

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.

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In support of improving patient care, 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 1.0 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 1.0 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

  • 1.00 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.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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