Accredited free program

This course is CCCEP-accredited for 2 CEUs (8013-2024-3860-I-P, Aug 28, 2024- Aug 28 2025.)

This program is made possible by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer.  

In this course, you’ll learn about:

  • The risks of vaccine-preventable diseases among those who are pregnant and their babies 
  • Vaccine safety in pregnancy 
  • Vaccine recommendations and schedules for before, during, and after pregnancy 
  • Providing vaccination care for patients who are planning or are currently pregnant in your pharmacy practice 

 

Modules and Learning Objectives 

The program is delivered completely online. It consists of three modules and takes approximately two hours to complete. All users who complete the course (achieving at least 70% on the final quiz) can download a Statement of Completion.

After completing the content, participants should be able to: 


Module 1: Safety and effectiveness of vaccination in pregnancy 

  • Explain the goals of vaccination in pregnancy  
  • Describe the types of immunity & how immune cells are produced upon vaccination  
  • Discuss passive immunity through the transfer of antibodies to the fetus  
  • Describe the capabilities and limitations of an infant’s immune system  
  • Classify currently available vaccines by type and their expected or known safety in pregnancy  

  

Module 2: Vaccinations specifically recommended in pregnancy or in those planning pregnancy   

  • Identify vaccines that should be recommended to a person planning a pregnancy  
  • Provide education on the benefits and safety of recommended vaccines  
  • Create an action plan for a patient that includes recommended vaccines and their timing from planning a pregnancy through to delivery  

  

Module 3: Enhancing maternal vaccination in practice 

  • Address vaccine hesitancy among those who are or are planning to become pregnant  
  • Identify their scope of practice related to maternal vaccination  
  • Describe the importance of the cocoon strategy to protect mothers and infants  
  • Guide patients to reputable sources for information on vaccination in pregnancy 

Course curriculum

    1. About the course

    2. How to use the course

    3. Grading and assessment

    4. Copyright

    1. Glossary

    2. All downloads

    1. Course pre-assessment

    2. Pre-course knowledge check (Mandatory - 5 minutes to complete)

    1. Learning objectives

    2. A case to get you started

    3. What would you do? 01

    4. Benefits of vaccination in pregnancy

    5. Knowledge check 01

    6. From vaccination in pregnancy to passive immunization of the fetus

    7. Knowledge check 02

    8. The immune response to vaccination

    9. Knowledge check 03

    10. Fetal/infant protection

    11. Vaccination types and considerations in pregnancy

    12. Knowledge check 04

    13. Vaccines available in Canada - Overview list

    14. Vaccines available in Canada - Additives

    15. General rules of vaccination in pregnancy

    16. Additional reading

    17. Module downloads

    18. References

    1. Learning objectives

    2. Knowledge check 05

    3. Planning pregnancy = planning for protection

    4. Did you know? 01

    5. Vaccination during pregnancy

    6. Safety and effectiveness

    7. What would you do? 02

    8. Recommended vaccines

    9. References

    1. Learning objectives

    2. Vaccine hesitancy and pregnancy – a unique challenge

    3. Knowledge check 06

    4. What would you do? 03

    5. Free virtual simulation games on addressing vaccine hesitancy

    6. Reflect 01

    7. Accessing vaccines recommended before or during pregnancy

    8. Reflect 02

    9. Surrounding mothers and babies with protection

    10. Did you know? 02

    11. Navigating the 'grey zones'

    12. Knowledge check 07

    13. Reliable websites/sources for patients

    14. Remember Jen?

    15. Reflect 03

    16. Module downloads

    17. References

About this course

  • Free
  • 55 lessons
  • Downloadable resources

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