Pediatric Immunization Techniques Training 

Join us for a pediatric immunization techniques training for Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers!  

The Immunization Program is hosting a free pediatric immunization techniques training for VFC providers. Class participants are limited and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of 21 participants will be accepted. Participants can only attend one training per year.

This half-day, interactive training is tailored to VFC sites only and will focus on the basics of:

• Vaccine preventable diseases 
• Vaccine types
• Immunization administration techniques 
• Pediatric immunization schedules

Training Details: 

Hosts: Division of Disease Control, Immunization Program 

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Jefferson Center 1101, Market St., 13th Floor, Training Room Phila., PA 19107

Presenters: 

• Beth Smith, BSN, RN – Provider Quality Assurance Nurse
• Dom Shannon, BSN, RN – Provider Quality Assurance Nurse
• Nichole Holmes, MPH – Training Coordinator 

We encourage attendance by RNs, LPNs, and MAs who administer vaccines or will administer vaccines in the future. This course is beneficial to new and seasoned practitioners who need a refresher or would like an update on best practices for administering vaccines.

Important note: This training does not offer continuing education credits/units. Upon completion, a certificate will be distributed. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to nichole.holmes@phila.gov.