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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Immunization Resident Rotation Program is designed for residents

in pediatrics, family practice, and internal medicine.

GOAL

Optimize immunization rates across the lifespan by educating residents on immunization-related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and best practices. 

LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

  • Orientation

  • Learning management systems (LMS): safety modules and case studies

  • Clinical practice and involvement in health care treatment teams

  • Determining immunization status and needed vaccines in a clinical setting

  • Administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections

  • Exposure to storage and handling procedures and policies of vaccines during clinical experiences

SKILLS LEARNED

  • Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral vaccines appropriately

  • Assess vaccine needs for all patients according to ACIP guidelines

  • Provide effective, age-appropriate, and culturally competent vaccine education for patients and family members

  • Access patient immunization information using the Electronic Information Immunization System

EVALUATION OF RESIDENTS

  • Professionalism throughout the program

  • Ability to assess immunization needs for patients and order the appropriate vaccines

  • Administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections correctly and safely

  • Ability to educate on vaccine importance

  • Competence in communicating vaccine concerns with patients and family members

EXPECTATIONS AND 
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

  • Sign Confidentiality Statement

  • Fill-out survey

  • Complete the pretest and posttest

  • Complete LMS programs: TB Webinar, Case Studies and Safety Modules

  • Participate in vaccine administration skills training

  • Participate in clinical hands-on activities

  • Finish Competency Check List and the Self-Assessment Summary

OBJECTIVES

Following the program residents will be able to:

  • Locate resources needed to accurately prescribe vaccines

  • Differentiate between precautions and contraindications

  • Identify patient’s needs and recommend appropriate vaccines using ACIP guidelines

  • Adopt proper techniques of vaccine administration and recognize policies associated with vaccine storage

  • Illustrate confidence to effectively communicate vaccine safety with patients and family members 

  • Describe side effects of vaccines and dispel any side effect myths

  • Address vaccine myths and hesitancy with patients

  • Explore LTBI & TB case management in a health care team setting

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