Required Training and Resources
California COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Providers and key practice staff handling or administering COVID-19 vaccines are responsible for knowing the topics covered under the required training. Previous training courses covering this information count towards completion as long they are recent.
Providers will be emailed as new materials are released.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Program Participation Requirements (PDF)
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4 min.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview (CDC Module)
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15 min.
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Immunization Information System (IIS) Participation (PDF)
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3 min.
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Ordering Vaccines (PDF)
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5 min.
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Storage & Handling (Pfizer-BioNTech) | (Moderna) (PDF)
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10 min.
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Temperature Monitoring (PDF)
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1 min.
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Vaccine Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech) | (Moderna) (PDF)
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15 min.
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Vaccine Management (PDF)
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3 min.
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Reporting Requirements (PDF)
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5 min.
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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. Vaccination training for California dentists can be found here.
- Pfizer Vaccine Summary
job aid (PDF) | video (click button on Pfizer landing page)
- Moderna Vaccine Summary job aid (PDF)
- Preparing Multi-dose Vials video
- Intramuscular (IM) Injection for Adults job aid (PDF) | video
- Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration
job aid (PDF)
- Pre-vaccination Screening Questionnaire
job aid (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
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.
