IPC
COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION TRAININGS
Healthcare professionals are an essential and critical component to ensuring safe and quick vaccination during the pandemic. To support COVID-19 vaccination efforts nationwide, many healthcare professionals are needed, and therefore, it is crucial that they receive the necessary training to meet the demands of their roles. Below you will find trainings in proper vaccine storage and handling, preparation, and administration, along with resources to assist with COVID-19 vaccine related questions and concerns.
Vaccine Storage, Handling, Preparation and Administration
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (COVID-19 Addendum)
- Storage and Handling of COVID-19 Vaccines (CE available)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Training (CE available)
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Training (CE available)
- Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Training (CE available)
Clinical Considerations and Recommendations
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare Providers Understanding the Basics (CE available)
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States
- Interim Considerations: Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis After COVID-19 Vaccination
- COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination
- COVID-19 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Additional Educational Resources
Documents
- Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (
FDA
EUA Letter
) - Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form (
English
/
Spanish
)
- Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (
FDA
EUA Letter
)
- Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form (
English
/
Spanish
)
- Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (
FDA
EUA Letter
)
- Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form (
English
/
Spanish
)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Pre-vaccination Screening Forms (
English
/
Spanish
)
-
V-Safe
Fact Sheet
-
V-Safe
Poster
Websites
- Pfizer’s COVID-19 website
- Moderna’s COVID-19 website
- Johnson & Johnson's Janssen's COVID-19 website
- COVID-19 Vaccination for Providers
- COVID-19 What’s New
- Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
- VAERS
IMMUNIZATION RELATED TRAININGS
Adolescent and Adult Immunization Update
-
Presentation
- Roster of Attendees
- Roster of Nurses
- Evaluation Form
- Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Completion for Nurses
Childhood Immunization Update
-
Presentation
- Roster of Attendees
- Roster of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
-
Certificate
of Completion for Nurses
Georgia Requirements for School and Child Care Attendance
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
- Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Completion for Nurses
Childhood Immunization Requirements (For WIC and Clerical Personnel)
DECAL Training
Epidemiology and Prevention of Viral Hepatitis from A-E
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of RNs
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance for Non-RNs
-
Certificate
of Completion for RNs
Review of the Recommended Schedule
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
-
Certificate
of Completion for Nurses
Vaccine Storage and Handling
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
-
Certificate
of Completion for Nurses
Vaccine Administration Techniques
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
-
Certificate
of Completion for Nurses
Vaccine Funding Source
-
Presentation
-
Insurance
Coverage Reference Sheet (required)
- Vaccine Eligibility Table (required)
-
Vaccine
Supply Decision Guide (optional)
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
Perinatal Hepatitis B- "A Pediatric Guide: Caring for Infants Exposed to Hepatitis B-Infected Mothers"
-
Presentation
-
Roster
of Attendees
-
Roster
of Nurses
-
Evaluation
Form
-
Certificate
of Attendance
-
Certificate
of Completion for Nurses
Vaccine Hesitancy
Education Reporting
- Immunization Regional Consultant Education Report
-
Summary
of Continuing Education Evaluation Forms
(updated) -
Statement
of Disclosure
Schools/Childcare
-
Affidavit
of Religious Objection to Immunization
(REV. 06/2019)
-
Affidavit
of Religious Objection to Immunization Spanish
(REV. 06/2019)
-
Bright
from the Start Letter
-
DPH
Rules and Regulations Chapter 511-2-2
(updated)
-
DPH
Rules and Regulations
-
DPH
Rules and Regulations: FAQs about Changes
-
Form
3231REQ
(REV. 07/2020)
-
Georgia
Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization (3231)
(REV. 07/2020)
- Immunization Audit Checks for Child Care Facilities and Schools
- Immunization Requirements and Recommendations for University System of Georgia Students
- Notifiable Disease/Condition Reporting
-
Policy
Guide 3231INS, Standards for Issuing and Filing Certificates of Immunization
(REV. 07/2021)
-
Summary
of Georgia Immunization Requirements for Child Care & School Attendance
- Form 3258 (Immunization Guidelines for Child Care Facility Operators and School Personnel)
-
Top
Ten Certificate Bloopers
Brochures/Teaching Sheets/Immunization Schedules
-
Be
there for your child during shots (English and Spanish)
-
Vaccination
of Certain Teens Memo
-
Vaccines
for Teens: Teaching Sheet
-
Vaccines
for Teens: Protect Their Future (Spanish)
- Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (2022)
- Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (2022)
-
"Hop
to It!"
/
Spanish
-
HPV
Vaccine For Preteen Teaching Sheet English/
Spanish
-
Word
To the Wise: Immunize For Good Adult Health
(REV. 04/2019)/
Spanish
-
Give
'Em Your Best Shot
(REV. 03/2020)
-
Hay
que Vacunarlos!
-
GRITS
---Keeping Georgians Healthy
-Information on how the immunization registry helps families and the state of Georgia stay healthy.
-
MCV4
Poster
/
Spanish
(REV. 2021)
Forms/Documents
- Form 3184- Request for Immunization Forms
-
Form
3185- Request for Epidemiology Material
-
Vaccine
Administration Record
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
-
Educational
Training Presentations
-
Refusal
to Vaccinate form
/
Spanish
-
Conference
Material Request Form
Vaccine Education/Resources
-
Chart
of Refrigerated/Frozen Pack Needs for Different Climates
-
Checklist
for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage
(REV 08/2021)
-
Errors
in Vaccine Storage and Handling
(REV 08/2021)
-
General
Recommendations Applying to Spacing and Administration of Routinely Recommended Childhood Vaccines
-
Inadvertent
Administration of Tdap or Pediatric DTaP
-
Manufacturer
Quality Control Office Telephone Numbers
- Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices
- Standards for Adult Immunization Practices
-
Temperature
Conversion Chart
-
Vaccine
Administration Techniques Post-Test
-
Vaccine
Administration: Administer I.M. (Intramuscular) Injections/Subcutaneous Injections
-
Vaccine
Handling Tips
(REV. 03/2021)
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (COVID-19 Addendum)
-
Routine
and Emergency Vaccine Handling Plan
-
Summary
of Recommendations for Adult Immunization
(REV. 06/2022)
-
Summary
of Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent Immunization
(REV. 06/2022)
-
Recommended
and minimum ages and intervals between vaccine doses of routinely recommended vaccines
-
ACIP
General Recommendations Best Practices
Vaccine One Pagers
- Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
- Vaccine Handouts for Patients and Staff
- Vaccine Standing Order Templates for Healthcare Providers
Page Last Updated 01/17/2023