Online Continuing Education

Massachusetts Responds: A Vaccinator Training

Brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society

Last Updated 12/17/09

 Image  
  • Three CME modules
  • Slide presentations, forms, templates and resources
  • CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ risk management study per module
  • Cost: Free

Overview

Massachusetts Responds: A Vaccinator Training is an online CME activity developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Infectious Disease Prevention, Response and Services. Based on DPH’s live vaccinator training sessions presented across the state of Massachusetts, this 3-module program includes slides and resource materials in the areas of: 1) definition of influenza types, 2) the principles of vaccine management, and 3) a description of vaccine preparation and administration techniques. Resource materials include all of the handouts, templates and forms utilized in the live sessions.

Instructions for CME

  • Select the module (above)
  • Review the information on each module overview page which includes the learning objectives and disclosures
  • View the slide presentations in each module session and read the associated course resources
  • Complete each CME exam
  • View/print your certificate

Contact Us

Contact us at continuingeducation@mms.org or (800) 322-2303, ext. 7306. Massachusetts Medical Society, 860 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

Back to top
 

Featured Courses

 

Legal Advisor: Advance Directives

End-of-life preparations and decisions are a difficult topic for family and health care providers. Different rules and laws apply to specific situations. What are advance directives? Does the decision of the person with durable power of attorney take precedence over the person who is named as the health care proxy agent? This CME activity answers these questions and more.  Learn More...

 

Health Care Providers Brace for Medicare Audits (RAC)

The Recovery Audit Contractor program (RAC)  began in 2005 in an attempt to detect and correct administrative and resource waste in the Medicare program. By 2009, it encompassed 44 states and the District of Columbia with the remainder of the country on board in 2010. Providers need to understand the RAC program, high-risk areas and how to apply their knowledge to prepare their practice for a potential audit. Learn More...

 

Tools and Resources

View all Courses
My CME Credits

 

Browse by Media Format

 

 

Case Study
Podcast
Slides 
Slide-Audio Lecture
Text & Graphics

 

CME Resources

 

 

Physician License Renewal in MA
CME Requirements by State
CME Calendar of Events
Practice Guidelines
ACGME & ABMS Competencies

NEJM Weekly CME Program

NEJM Weekly CME Program
Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per exam. New exams every week.

 

JWatch Online CME Program

 

 

Journal Watch Online CME Program CME Credit: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per exam. New exams added regularly.

 

The New England Journal of Medicine

Weekly CME and Journal Watch Online is sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society.

Copyright 2010. Massachusetts Medical Society, 860 Winter Street, Waltham Woods Corporate Center, Waltham, MA 02451-1411 781-893-4610 | 781-893-3800 | Member Information Hotline: 800-322-2303 x7311 info@massmed.org