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Childhood Vaccination

Compare and contrast strategies used by vaccines to induce immunity and anticipate vaccine effectiveness, limitations and side effects based on the strategies employed.

Childhood Vaccination
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Childhood Vaccination" is a comprehensive course designed to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of pediatric immunization practices. The course covers key vaccines recommended for children, including their efficacy, safety, schedules, and potential side effects. It also explores topics like passive and active immunization, vaccine recommendations based on age and condition, and strategies for catch-up vaccination. With a focus on evidence-based practices, this course equips participants with the knowledge needed to effectively manage childhood vaccination in general practice.

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

Dr Vaishali Bhalerao

Dr Vaishali Bhalerao

MBBS MD DGO FRANZCOG

Doctor, Royal Hobart Hospital

Beginning her medical career in Mumbai, India, Dr Vaishali Bhalerao has 22 years of knowledge and experience to impart. She completed her master's degree and went on to establish her own private practice, which she ran successfully for 15 years. During this period she also worked as Associate Professor in a state government hospital.

Before coming to Australia, Dr Bhalerao worked in one of the NHS hospital in the UK and since arriving in Australia in 2011 she has worked in various hospitals in Tasmania and Victoria including Mercy Werribee Hospital and Sunshine Hospital.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 502648

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38196

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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Primary Certificate of Immunisation and Vaccination, Professional Certificate of Child and Adolescent Health  Certificate pathway

Primary Certificate of Immunisation and Vaccination, Professional Certificate of Child and Adolescent Health 

Gain an understanding of the use of vaccines to induce immunity in children, adults, travellers, and against Covid-19.

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