Vaccine Myths and Facts
Contact Hours: 2
What's included?
Course Overview
Historically, medical providers were the primary source of information on vaccinations. This has shifted to individuals more easily accessing vaccination information. The concern with readily accessible information is that it can incorporate inaccuracies, creating vaccine myths. Myths surrounding vaccinations can have a negative impact, especially on vulnerable populations. Sources, such as recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunizations (ACIP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), are excellent resources on accurate information.
This course addresses common vaccine myths and research that supports vaccine safety and efficacy. Healthcare workers must understand the human immune system, specifically immunologic memory, and the two main types of vaccines. Most importantly, this course addresses vaccine hesitancy through a presumptive approach and motivational interviewing.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Classification of Vaccines
- Vaccine Myths and Facts
- Approaching Vaccine Misinformation
- Implications for Nurses
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify the relationship between immunologic memory and the protective effects of vaccines.
- Develop a solid knowledge base with factual information regarding vaccine myths and disinformation.
- Equip nurses and nurse practitioners with evidence-based communication strategies to improve vaccine confidence in vaccine-hesitant individuals.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
