Activity Description
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the research addressing the alleged link between vaccines and autism, including study quality and quantity, and explain how to address patient concerns confidently.
- Summarize the evidence regarding vaccines and infertility and explain how to address patient concerns confidently.
- Describe the use of fetal cell lines in vaccine development and summarize relevant perspectives from faith organizations regarding their use.
✓ Continuing Medical Education
✓ Certificate of Completion
Continuing Education
This module is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM, or a certificate of completion for individuals who do not need CME credit. Each participant may only claim credit once per module. The post-test must be completed to earn credit.
For questions regarding continuing education, please email cire.cme@ndsu.edu.
Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and NDSU. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificate of Completion
For individuals who are not eligible for or do not require continuing education credit, we also offer a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is not continuing education credit in any form; rather, it simply verifies that you have finished the module. It may be useful for students or employees who are required to document completion as part of their training or coursework.
Instructions
To receive a CME or completion certificate, complete the following steps:
- Complete the pre-test.
- Watch each of the three videos below.
- Complete the post-test.
Videos do not need to be watched in order, or all at once.
Vaccines and Autism
Key topics:
- Source of the claim that vaccines cause autism
- Wakefield study
- Quality and quantity of studies about vaccines & autism
- How to address patient concerns about the claim
Vaccines and Infertility
Key topics:
- Source of the claims that vaccines cause infertility
- Research showing vaccines do not cause infertility
- How to address patient concerns about vaccines and infertility
Fetal Cells and Vaccines
Key topics:
- Types of fetal cells used in research
- Why fetal cells are used in research
- How fetal cells are used in vaccine manufacturing and development
- Faith organization statements regarding use of fetal cell lines in vaccine manufacturing and development
Post-Test and Evaluation
To earn CME credit or a certificate of completion, all three module videos must be watched in full. After viewing all videos, please complete the post-test that corresponds to the type of credit you wish to claim. Each participant may claim credit or a certificate only once for completing this module. The post-test is required to receive credit or a certificate.
For questions regarding continuing education, please email cire.cme@ndsu.edu.
CME Certificate
For medical professionals who can utilize AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for certification and licensing.
Please open the post-test in a new tab by right clicking the link, then selecting "Open in New Tab."