Education and Training

Significant progress has been made in the development and improvement of vaccines and immunization programs. Better knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases and advances in innovative technologies have contributed to reducing morbidity and mortality caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Staying abreast of the latest immunization competencies and training practices is necessary for health professionals to continue to deliver successful immunization programs in complex and fast-moving environments.

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Last Reviewed: July 30, 2019

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Education and Training

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Education and Training

Immunization Guidance Products: Different Levels of Detail for Different Uses

Canadian Immunization Guide

Cultural Competence Education Initiative

Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals

Interactive Electronic Immunization Infographic For Health Care Providers (Non-Flash Version)

Promoting Cultural Competence in Nursing

Providing Care that is Culturally Appropriate

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunisation: Core Competencies

Health worker training module: conversations with hesitant caregivers

Health worker training module: managing pain during vaccine administration

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)

Canadian immunization guide: Table of updates

Standard for the Administration of Immunizations

Childhood Immunization Update

General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization - Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Providing Culturally Effective Care

Understanding Vaccines and Vaccine Safety

The Canadian Vaccination Evidence Resource and Exchange Centre (CANVax)