Training and Reāāsources
Required Training for Participation in the California Bridge Access Program
Providers and key practice staff storing, handling, managing, or administering vaccines must complete the required training to meet federal and state program requirements.
Program Training
This training prepares sites to incorporate program requirements into clinic protocols and identifies key resources for use on the job. Organization & Location Coordinators must complete the required program training in myCAvax during enrollment but may access the lessons below. Review times are approximate.
*Organization Coordinators complete Section A of the provider enrollment application and are responsible for implementing vaccination program requirements for their provider organization.
ā Location Coordinators complete Section B (location enrollment) and act as vaccine coordinators for their provider location.
This training shows staff how to prepare, administer, store, and handle COVID-19 vaccine products and report adverse events to VAERS. To prepare in advance of initial vaccine shipments, print and review summary sheetsāonly for products your location will be ordering. Review times vary by learner role & technical experience.
Note: Product trainings for the updated 2023ā24 COVID-19 vaccines are now liveā.ā
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āāāā* Vaccinators who do not plan to enroll in the program and will only administer vaccine should review the technical training for new vaccinators. See listing of licensees authorized to administer vaccine in California for additional information. View training requirements for non-traditional and expanded vaccinators.
The following resources provide technical instruction for COVID-19 vaccine administration that is not included in the required program training. New vaccinators should work with their supervisors to obtain hands-on training and arrange for supervision until proficiency is demonstrated.
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Supplies
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āImmunization Techniques
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Intramuscular (IM) Injections
āAll Ages
āAdults
- Adults 19 years of age and older:
PDF | Video
Older Children
& Teens
Infants & Young Children
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Patient Care
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Patient Education
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More Resources:
COVID-19 Call Centers
The Provider Call Center is dedicated to medical providers in California and their COVID-19 response, specifically addressing questions about program requirements, enrollment and vaccine distribution.