Bayou B
Thursday, May 13, 2004: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

F4: Immunization Services: Increasing Provider Knowledge in 2 States

Both California and Indiana have developed and implemented educational programs designed for providers of immunization services. Presenters in this workshop will describe 2 programs designed to increase knowledge of all aspects of immunization practice including appropriate storage and handling, and safe and effective vaccine administration techniques.
Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, participants should be able to describe 2 educational programs designed to increase knowledge of immunization practices.

Moderator:Donna Weaver
2:00 PMIntroductory Remarks
2:15 PM"Immunizations from A to Z"; Educating Indiana Immunization Providers
Angela M. Schick, Barbara L. Cox, Priscilla J. Wyllie
2:30 PMRevised California Immunization Skills Institute-Immunization Techniques for Medical Assistants
Sandra Jo Hammer, Sally Shaw, Diane Malley
2:45 PMPresentation — Donna Weaver and Jennifer Hamborsky
3:00 PMDiscussion

The 38th National Immunization Conference of CDC