Activity Description
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Identify common vaccine side effects and explain why they occur, their typical duration, and the risks associated with alternative or delayed schedules.
- Describe key principles of evaluating scientific evidence, including study designs, the importance of control groups, and the distinction between correlation and causation.
- Describe common misconceptions about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and explain its intended purpose, benefits, and limitations.
- Summarize the history and function of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP), including its objectives, covered vaccines, and relevance to vaccine safety policy.
✓ 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.
Vaccine Side Effects
Key topics:
- Common vaccine side effects, why they happen, and how long they last
- Long-term side effects
- Severe adverse events
Evaluating Scientific Evidence
Key topics:
- Epidemiological study designs
- Hierarchy of evidence
- Importance of control groups
- Correlation vs. causation
- How causal relationships are established
VAERS & Common Misconceptions
Key topics:
- What VAERS is and how it works
- Benefits and limitations of VAERS
- Common misconceptions about VAERS
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
Key topics:
- History of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986
- What the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program does, its objectives, and which vaccines are covered
- Pharmaceutical company liability regarding vaccines
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."