Course
Drop Your Assumptions and Pick Up the Evidence: Strategies for Communicating with Parents about Vaccines
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training explores the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy and its impact on achieving public health goals, including the Healthy People 2020 target of 80% vaccination rates. It emphasizes the role of healthcare providers in addressing vaccine concerns and improving immunization rates through effective communication strategies.
Target Audience
This course is designed for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medical assistants.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- List three characteristics of vaccine-hesitant parents.
- Describe the importance of provider-parent communication on parental vaccine decision-making.
- Identify communication strategies that address the concerns of vaccine-hesitant parents.
- Understand the requirements for earning CNE or CME credits.