COVID-19 Vaccine Training and Education Resources for Providers

Information on COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination is rapidly emerging. Previously printed or viewed information may be outdated, so always confirm you have the most up-to-date information. 
 

COVID-19 vaccine trainings

CDC Training and Education

The CDC Training and Education webpage contains resources to help providers meet core competencies.

Training Required by Professional Qualification

• Healthcare professionals who have administered vaccine in the last 12 months
• Healthcare professionals or retired (past 5 years) physicians, nurses, or practical nurses who are licensed/previously licensed to administer COVID-19 vaccine but have not done so in the last 12 months
• Vaccination support workers (not licensed to administer vaccine) qualified to prepare, store, handle, or transport vaccine
• Administration support staff qualified to store, handle, or transport vaccine
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Training Modules
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series
  • Vaccine Administration Videos 
  • Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis after COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Competencies Assessment Form

 

COVID-19 vaccine resources

CDC COVID-19 Gateway Pages

There are two main CDC gateway pages that feature information for healthcare professionals and the public.

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
• CDC Vaccines for COVID-19  

CDC Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States

• Interim Clinical Considerations

U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information

These links provide vaccine-specific information, including EUAs, storage and handling info, standing orders, prevaccination screening forms, preparation and administration summaries, infographics, and more.

• CDC U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
• COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Reference Guide for Healthcare Professionals
• COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers
• COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Instructions (EUI) Resources   

Pfizer-BioNTech

• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients
• Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

Moderna

• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients

Janssen

• Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson)
• Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients

Vaccination Clinic Planning

• DPH Who Can Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance
• CDC What to Consider When Planning to Operate a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
• CDC Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics
• CDC Considerations for Planning School-Located Vaccination Clinics  
• CDC Using the COVID-Vac Tool to Assess Your COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Staffing and Operations Needs
• CDC Guidance for Planning Vaccination Clinics Held at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-Site Locations

Vaccine Recipient Education

• CDC Vaccine Recipient Education
• Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccine Confidence

• CDC Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
• DPH Communicate with Confidence Talking with Patients about Vaccines

Vaccine Safety

• CDC Vaccine Safety
• CDC Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• V-Safe Print Resources
• COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety Reports (MMWR)  
• CDC Science Briefs  

Special Populations

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination for Children
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
• CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens 
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens with Disabilities 
• CDC Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 
• CDC Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines
• Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccination consent form for individuals ages 5-17- available in multiple languages
• DPH COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11
• DPH COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 4 years old

Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
• COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Would Like to Have a Baby  

COVID-19 Vaccines for Specific Groups of People

• People with Allergies
• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients
• Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients
• Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People
• People with Underlying Medical Conditions
• People with Disabilities
• Toolkit for People with Disabilities
• Homebound People
• Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
• Long-term Care Residents
• Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access

Vaccine Storage and Handling

DPH Vaccine Management Unit 

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]

• DPH Vaccine Management
• Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP) – Guidance for Vaccine Providers and Organizations
• DPH Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidance
• DPH Guidelines for Compliance with Federal and State Vaccine Administration Requirements
• CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (with COVID-19 addendum)
• USP COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Guides: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners

Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) Resources

MIIS Help Desk
Email: [e-mail]  
Fax: [phone] 

Find additional information for MIIS providers.

Color

DPH provides a Vaccine Clinic Management (VCM) system, free of charge, to health departments and other organizations including EMS, VNAs, Community Health Centers, schools and other entities which provide vaccines to the public.

The specific VCM system that DPH uses is Color. This system enables scheduling and registration, as well as the automatic transmission of vaccination records to the MIIS and the single designated third-party billing service used by the Department.

If you have a question about whether your organization can use Color, you can email [e-mail].

Date published:	February 3, 2022
Last updated:	June 23, 2022