Activity Description
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe how the recommended vaccine schedule is developed and summarize the evidence supporting its safety, effectiveness, and timing.
- Explain the rationale for vaccinating pregnant women, including the benefits to both mother and baby, and summarize the evidence supporting vaccine safety during pregnancy.
- Explain why we vaccinate against diseases that are rarely seen in the U.S., including the role of herd immunity, real-world outbreak examples, and the impact of unvaccinated individuals on the community.
- Compare vaccine-induced immunity with natural infection, including benefits, risks, and the consequences of acquiring immunity through disease.
✓ 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 four videos below.
- Complete the post-test.
Videos do not need to be watched in order, or all at once.
The Recommended Immunization Schedule
Key topics:
- Who decides which vaccines are needed and when
- How the vaccine schedule is determined to be safe and effective
- How to address patient concerns regarding the vaccine schedule
- Downfalls of alternative schedules
Vaccines and Pregnancy
Key topics:
- Vaccines for pregnant individuals
- Why we vaccinate during pregnancy
- Benefits to mom and baby
- Vaccine safety during pregnancy
Why Do We Vaccinate Against "Rare" Diseases?
Key topics:
- Why we vaccinate against diseases we rarely see in the U.S.
- Herd immunity
- Examples of outbreaks in the U.S.
- Vaccine necessity
- Risk of large unvaccinated populations
Vaccination Compared to Natural Immunity
Key topics:
- Risks and benefits of vaccination
- Risks and benefits of natural infection
- Cost of immunity following natural infection
Post-Test and Evaluation
To earn CME credit or a certificate of completion, all four 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."