Vaccination is a key strategy for preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are available for children 5 and older, but many parents have questions about vaccinations. This training course prepares parents of school-age children, PTAs, community members, and school staff to be Vaccine Ambassadors and promote vaccine acceptance in their communities. After completing the course, Vaccine Ambassadors will be able to share knowledge about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine, engage in conversations about vaccine hesitancy in a respectful and empathetic way, and direct people to credible sources for further information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents
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Beginner Level
Approx. 2 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
What you will learn
Share knowledge about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Engage in conversations about vaccine hesitancy in a respectful and empathetic way.
Direct people to credible sources for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Recognize and respond to misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Skills you will gain
- Misinformation Response
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Public Health
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 2 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
Johns Hopkins University
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
19 minutes to complete
Why are people hesitant about vaccines and how can we effectively communicate with people who are hesitant?
This module will review vaccine hesitancy including some of the most common reasons individuals are hesitant, and why scientific facts are not enough to reduce hesitancy. Next, we will focus on effective communication approaches when discussing vaccines with hesitant individuals. Finally, we will discuss the importance of building trust and using empathy in communication.
19 minutes to complete
3 videos (Total 5 min)
16 minutes to complete
What is the immune system and what is the SARS CoV-2 virus?
In this module we will cover some of the basics of the human immune system. We will also will share a general overview of the SARS CoV-2 virus including transmission, impacts, and prevention.
16 minutes to complete
1 hour to complete
What are vaccines, how are they developed, and which COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the US?
In this module we will cover some of the basics of vaccines including how vaccines work, common misconceptions, vaccine regulation and development, and the emergency use authorization (EUA) process. This section will also cover the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 4 min)
1 hour to complete
How to spot and respond to misinformation online
In this module we will cover some of the basics of misinformation including different types of misinformation and why individuals create misleading news content. We will also focus on how to identify misinformation and common COVID-19 myths and misconceptions. Lastly, we will discuss effective ways to respond to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 7 min)
15 minutes to complete
Vaccines for 5-11 year olds
This module will address concerns for vaccinating the 5-11 year old age group. We will discuss the importance of vaccinating this group for their health and the health of those around them.
15 minutes to complete
3 videos (Total 4 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM COVID VACCINE AMBASSADOR TRAINING: HOW TO TALK TO PARENTS
by KLJan 24, 2022
Excellent course for being a parent of school aged children, engaged in my community and State and in service and employment around Covid-19.
by KGFeb 7, 2022
Really a wonderful course to learn. This course helps to aware peole about the covid-19 and its vaccine and also it clear all the doubt regarding vaccination and its benifits.
by HHJan 24, 2022
I like how this course highlights key information and strategies we can use in everyday life to help thwart myths and misconceptions around C19 vaccines in the US.
by TWJan 30, 2022
Very informative and easy to follow. Will be more than able to talk to parents about COVID Vaccine to help them understand better starting with my own family!
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