COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

Instructor: Rupali J. Limaye, PhD, MPH, MA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,241 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

2 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

99%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll 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.

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Taught in English

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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.

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.

What's included

3 videos2 assignments2 plugins

3 videos Total 5 minutes

What is vaccine hesitancy 1 minute
Effective communication strategies 2 minutes
How to build empathy and trust in conversations 1 minute

2 assignments Total 6 minutes

Understanding vaccine hesitancy quiz 3 minutes
Effective communication approaches for vaccine conversations quiz 3 minutes

2 plugins Total 8 minutes

Understanding vaccine hesitancy lesson 4 minutes
Effective communication approaches for vaccine conversations lesson 4 minutes

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.

What's included

2 assignments2 plugins

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.

What's included

2 videos4 assignments4 plugins

2 videos Total 4 minutes

JHU: mRNA journey inside the body 2 minutes
Operation Warp Speed 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 13 minutes

Vaccines 101 quiz 3 minutes
Vaccine regulatory process quiz 3 minutes
Available COVID-19 vaccines quiz 4 minutes
COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy 3 minutes

4 plugins Total 20 minutes

Vaccines 101 lesson 4 minutes
Vaccine regulatory process lesson 4 minutes
Available COVID-19 vaccines lesson 4 minutes
COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy lesson 8 minutes

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.

What's included

3 videos3 assignments3 plugins

3 videos Total 7 minutes

What is misinformation 4 minutes
How misinformation is spread 1 minute
Spotting fake news 1 minute

3 assignments Total 10 minutes

Misinformation basics quiz 3 minutes
Identifying misinformation quiz 4 minutes
Responding to misinformation quiz 3 minutes

3 plugins Total 18 minutes

Misinformation basics lesson 4 minutes
Identifying misinformation lesson 7 minutes
Responding to misinformation lesson 7 minutes

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.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

3 videos Total 4 minutes

Why you should vaccinate your 5-11 year old 1 minute
How to reduce COVID transmission in schools 1 minute
Q&A with a pediatric expert: English 2 minutes

1 reading Total 1 minute

Congratulations: You've finished 1 minute

1 assignment Total 5 minutes

Vaccinating children and reducing COVID-19 transmission quiz 5 minutes

1 plugin Total 5 minutes

Vaccinating children and reducing COVID-19 transmission lesson 5 minutes

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Rupali J. Limaye, PhD, MPH, MA

Johns Hopkins University

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Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022

The course compressed all relevant information on COVID 19 and how we can engage in conversation in order to spread acceptance to vaccination and getting vaccinated.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2022

Gives great information about the COVID-19 vaccine, the approval prcess, and how to address concerns and misinformation in an easy to understand format.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2022

This course was outstanding- the goals, content, and quizes were accessible, clear and concise, fact-based, and provided a varied learning experience. Thank you!

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