The COVID-19 vaccines may be new, but vaccines have been around for centuries and provide the best defense against infectious diseases. This course discusses the purpose of vaccines and the types of COVID-19 vaccines available. It also discusses the handling and storage of COVID-19 vaccines and the potential side effects to look for.
The goal of this course is to educate nursing and pharmacy professionals on the COVID-19 vaccines.
The COVID-19 vaccines may be new, but vaccines have been around for centuries and provide the best defense against infectious diseases. This course discusses the purpose of vaccines and the types of COVID-19 vaccines available. It also discusses the handling and storage of COVID-19 vaccines and the potential side effects to look for. The goal of this course is to educate nursing and pharmacy professionals on the COVID-19 vaccines.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Body’s Defense
Why Vaccinate?
COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccine Administration Guidelines
Pre-Administration
Storing and Handling the Vaccines
Vaccine Administration
Post-Administration
A Breakthrough
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Bobbi started her nursing career as a CNA in long term care and developed a passion for the geriatric population. She obtained her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate degree in nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri then obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry.
Disclosure: Bobbi Whittington, RN, BSN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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