Training and Resources
Required Training for Providers in the California COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Providers, key practice staff, and others managing, handling, or administering COVID-19 vaccines must complete the required training to meet federal and state requirements. Anyone logging into the myCAvax (formally CalVax) provider vaccine management system must complete the training in myCAvax ācompletions are tracked through enrollment. Other staff should access the training below.
Vaccinators who do not plan on enrolling in the program to potentially receive vaccine doses and will only administer vaccine may review the trainings and resources recommended for new vaccinators below. See listing of
licensees authorized to administer vaccine in California for additional information.
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āCOVID-19 Vaccination Program Participation Requirements (PDF)
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ā3 pages
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āCOVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview (CDC Module)
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ā15 min.
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āImmunization Information System (IIS) Participation (PDF)
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ā1 page
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āOrdering Vaccines (PDF)
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ā3 pages
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āStorage & Handling (Pfizer-BioNTech) | (Moderna) | (Janssen) (PDF)
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ā6 pages
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āTemperature Monitoring (PDF)
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ā4 pages
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āVaccine Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech) | (Moderna) | (Janssen) (PDF)
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ā11 pages
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āVaccine Management (PDF)
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ā2 pages
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āReporting Requirements (PDF)
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ā2 pages
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Recommended for New Vaccinators
The following resources provide instruction on preparing and administering vaccines. New vaccinators should work with their supervisors to obtain hands-on training and arrange for supervision until proficiency is demonstrated. View training for non-traditional vaccinators.
Helpful lessons:
Patient Education:
Key Resources
COVID-19 Call Center
The COVID-19 Call Center for Providers is dedicated to medical providers in California and their COVID-19 response, specifically addressing questions about program requirements, enrollment, and vaccine distribution.
