Determine the recommendations for adult vaccination and apply these to patient cases.
CPD10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
RecognitionDigital badge upon completion
Overview
"Adult Vaccination" is a comprehensive course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge on vaccinations for adults, including influenza, pneumococcal disease, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, as well as vaccines for special circumstances like hepatitis, HPV, and COVID-19. The course covers vaccine schedules, efficacy, side effects, and the latest recommendations for immunization in adults, particularly those at higher risk or in special health situations. This course ensures participants are well-informed to promote adult immunization and improve public health outcomes.
What you will learn
Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
Meet your presenter
Professor Melissa Martinez
MD
Professor Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico
Medical Director, UNM Health COVID Vaccines at the Pit
Vaccine Science Fellowship, American Academy of Family Physicians
Professor Melissa Martinez is Medical Director at UNM Health COVID Vaccines at the Pit; Medical Director at Locum Tenens and Speciality Extension Services, UNM Group; and Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico.
Prof Martinez received Honorable Mention for the “Immunization Neighborhood Adult Immunization Champion Award” at the 2018 National Adult Immunization and Influenza Summit.
She very regularly presents at immunisation conferences and has published multiple research articles on the topic.
CPD hours
Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Accreditation number:502653
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Accreditation number:38197
Continue your learning
Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
Progress to the full certificate course
Certificate pathway
Primary Certificate of Immunisation and Vaccination
Gain an understanding of the use of vaccines to induce immunity in children, adults, travellers, and against Covid-19.
Certificate pathway
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