Immunization Competencies Education Program (ICEP)
Immunizations are being provided by a growing number and wider range of health professionals. The CPS recognizes the importance of providing interdisciplinary education in this area.
The Immunization Competencies Education Program (ICEP) is a 2-day course based on the Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals, which were created by the Professional Education Working Group of the Canadian Immunization Committee. The competencies reflect a national consensus on the education and training required by immunization providers. |
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Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education course the health professional will be better able to:
- Understand the importance of the key principles of the Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals when integrating immunization into their practice setting.
- Counsel patients regarding many of the key immunization issues
- Increase the public's confidence in vaccines
- Promote safe and competent immunization practices
- Work collaboratively with other professionals to promote cooperation on important public health issues such as immunization
Residency programs in paediatrics, community, family medicine, adult infectious disease and internal medicine are invited to send 1-2 residents to participate. In addition, 50-60 registration spots are held for paediatricians, family physicians, paediatric nurses and pharmacists. The interdisciplinary mix helps foster an atmosphere of interprofessional education and cooperation in the area of immunization. The limited attendance ensures excellent opportunities for interaction.
 Past Course Programs and Presentations
For additional information, please contact:
Chantal Pothier
Senior Conference and Event Planner
Tel.: 613-526-9397, ext. 229
Fax: 613-526-3332
Email: chantalp@cps.ca
Last updated: December 2011
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