CPHR Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with CPHR BC & YK on this learning opportunity.

CPHR CPD hours: 1.0

Description

Over the past one hundred years vaccinations have been lauded as one of the greatest interventions in public health. This is apparent more than ever today with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire world. Unfortunately, most adults are not up to date on the recommended immunizations. Immunization "gaps" can put the employee, their co-workers, and their families at risk for vaccine preventable diseases. Attend this informative session on vaccinations to see which vaccines you should be considering, talking to your healthcare provider about, and providing as a workplace health benefit to protect your employees.

In this presentation, you will learn:

• Appreciate the History of Vaccinations and their impact on public health
• Describe the phenomenon of Vaccine Hesitancy and it’s three domains
• Discuss immunization "gaps" that put the individual and others at risk of vaccine preventable disease.
• Evaluate the role of Employers in creating a healthy workplace with vaccination access
  

Who should attend:

HR staff, Workplace Health and Wellness coordinators, Health and Safety Staff, Workplace Health Benefits Providers

About the Presenters 

Ajit has been providing immunizations and clinical education since 2012. As a community pharmacist, he is an accessible provider of immunizations to patients in the community. In 2018, he started an organization called immunize.io, with a mission statement of "taking our best shot at immunizing the world". Through "immunize.io" he has worked with numerous organizations and communities to address “vaccine hesitancy” and improve access to vaccinations. Ajit is also a clinical instructor for the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program. At UBC he coordinates the elective course for UBC Pharmacy students in the area of travel health and immunizations.

Pricing  

How to Register

Registration Deadline: September 6, 2022

Register directly through CPHR BC & Yukon's website.

For CPHR Nova Scotia members, use the discount code PDWEB-NS22.