COVID-19 Vaccination: A Communication Guide for Providers

Monday, March 22, 2021, 12:00 AM - Thursday, March 21, 2024, 12:00 AM, NA, New Haven, CT

The following module series contain instructional material for health care providers on the process of communicating with patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Numerous entities have created talking points for providers on *what* to say, however there exists a shortage of recommendations on effective messaging strategies focused on *how* to say it. This module series is responsive to that need.

Videos Included:

Part 1: How to Communicate about the COVID-19 Vaccine (18 mins, 16 secs)
Part 2: What to Communicate about the COVID-19 Vaccine (16 mins, 43 secs)
Part 3: Case Study (12 mins, 50 secs)

1. Discuss the projected rates of COVID-19 vaccine uptake and the reasons for vaccine hesitancy
2. Describe evidence-based communication tools providers may use to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake among patients
3. Review the topics providers should be knowledgeable about when discussing the COVID-19 vaccine

Registration Complimentary

The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Enduring Material activity.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

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