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This program will address the following:
1. Vaccine hesitancy can lead to rise in vaccine preventable illnesses.
2. Medical providers have less familiarity with vaccine preventable illnesses as they are not frequently seen thanks to the success of vaccinations
3. Early recognition of possible vaccine preventable illnesses is key to preventing spread and appropriate care.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity,
Participants should be able to recognize presentations of vaccine preventable illnesses, review treatments and how to prevent spread of these illnesses, and discuss evidence based best practices for addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Additional Information
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 Vaccine UPMC Cole.pptx | 10.93 MB |
This program will address the following:
1. Vaccine hesitancy can lead to rise in vaccine preventable illnesses.
2. Medical providers have less familiarity with vaccine preventable illnesses as they are not frequently seen thanks to the success of vaccinations
3. Early recognition of possible vaccine preventable illnesses is key to preventing spread and appropriate care.
Glenn J Rapsinski, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor, Director of Medical Student and Resident Education, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatric
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 live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
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.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 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 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance