The Administer Immunizations and Dispense Medication (AI/DM) Endorsement course is a four hour course that allows AEMTs and Paramedics to apply for their AI/DM endorsement through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Department of Public and Behavioral Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services or the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems. At the conclusion of this course the AEMT or Paramedic will have the AI/DM endorsement added to their certification, which will allow the provider to participate in a public vaccination clinic or training exercise that is sponsored by a local public health authority.
This course has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education through the Southern Nevada Health District. Course ID GE-2045
Lessons
Course Objectives
Administer Immunizations/Dispense Medications Overview
AI/DM Overview A certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or […]
History of Vaccines
History of Vaccines Since the beginning of the human race, […]
Commonly Administered Vaccines
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How Vaccines Work
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Contraindications and Precautions
Contraindications and Precautions Definitions: Intussusception – one segment of the […]
Adverse Events/Administration Errors
Adverse Events/Administration Errors Adverse Events related to vaccinations fall into […]
Spacing Between Vaccines
Spacing Between Vaccines Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) The […]
Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Administration Vaccines can be administered: Orally Intranasal Intramuscular Subcutaneous […]
Working With Children
Working With Children As an endorsed AI/DM provider you may […]
Sources
Sources For This Course Websites: https://www.historyofvaccines.org/timeline#EVT_100828 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/conversations/downloads/vacsafe-understand-color-office.pdf https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/general-recommendations-applying-spacing-and-administration-routinely-recommended/download https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/contraindications.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/administer-vaccines.html […]
Final Examination
Take this quiz to check your knowledge of the vaccinations. […]
Skill Proficiency
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