Vaccination for Pneumococcus, Shingles and Influenza
Hours: 1.50
Vaccination against pneumococcus, herpes zoster, and influenza are important measures to keep healthy and to guard against potentially devastating infectious illnesses. This module is designed to inform healthcare professionals about these diseases and provide updated information regarding currently available vaccine therapies.
Vaccination against pneumococcus, herpes zoster, and influenza are important measures to keep healthy and to guard against potentially devastating infectious illnesses. This module is designed to inform healthcare professionals about these diseases and provide updated information regarding currently available vaccine therapies.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-21-124-H04-P
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Explain the etiology and epidemiology of pneumococcus, influenza, and herpes zoster
Describe the pneumococcal, influenza, and herpes zoster vaccines, and their indications, dosing, administration, and contraindications
List steps for disease prevention and patient education
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pneumococcus
Etiology and Epidemiology
Pneumococcal Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Administration
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 3: Influenza (Flu)
Etiology and Epidemiology
Influenza Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Administration
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 4: Herpes Zoster
Etiology and Epidemiology
Herpes Zoster Vaccines
Vaccine Schedule
Administration
Adverse Effects, Contraindications, and Precautions
Prevention and Patient Education
Section 5: Professional Responsibility
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Staff Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Expert Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, BSPharmStephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and is a former PALS instructor. Her clinical expertise is in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children's Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Disclosure: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Johnny earned his B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Immunizations, and Asthma Therapy Management. He serves as Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services for Relias and has over 15 years of experience serving in areas of behavioral health including as a psychiatric consultant pharmacist and the pharmaceutical industry. He develops clinical analytic solutions and provides clinical considerations. He has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations. He has also served as a cardiovascular consultant pharmacist, pharmacy manager, as an APPE preceptor, and on the college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council. Disclosure: Johnny J. Bethea, II, BSPharm has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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