Purpose: This online course is intended for health care professionals who already have a theoretical and clinical understanding of immunization practice  including those who have previously completed the BCCDC Immunization Competency course and would like to refresh their knowledge for continuing education. For example,  family physicians and family practice residents and any other interested vaccine providers such as public health nurses, pharmacists, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, naturopathic physicians and health care students. In addition, this course aligns with the Immunization Competencies for BC Health Professionals (a provincial adaptation of the Public Health Agency of Canada Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals).

This course may also be beneficial for heath care providers who are new or returning to immunization practice in BC and focusses on practical immunization information to support vaccine providers in the practice setting as well as emphasizes key provincial immunization resources. 

Intended Audience: Family physicians and family practice residents as well as any other interested vaccine providers such as: public health nurses, pharmacists, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, naturopathic physicians and health care students.

The Pearls for Immunization Practice is available on LearningHub. An account with LearningHub is required to access the course. A completion certificate is available upon completion of the course modules and final exam.