Tailoring HPV Vaccine Communication Strategies for Patients and Communities
Originally presented November 30, 2023 from noon – 1 p.m.
Overview
HPV vaccination rates are currently low in New York State and across the country. Early HPV vaccine conversations that focus on HPV related cancer prevention have been shown to be more likely to result in HPV vaccine acceptance. Healthcare providers are a vital, trusted source of information for patient’s when it comes to immunizations. This webinar will review the current state of HPV disease and vaccine recommendations and explain ways to tailor communication strategies to patients and communities.
Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers who counsel adolescents/pre-adolescents and their parents about vaccinations.
Webinar
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Speaker
Ashley Stephens MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York 10032
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this educational activity, the learner will have increased and enhanced knowledge and competence on communicating with patients and communities about the HPV vaccine.
By the end of the webcast, viewers will be able to:
• Explain the benefits of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
• Describe techniques for talking with parents or patients about HPV vaccine
• Summarize strategies public health professionals and healthcare providers can utilize to communicate HPV vaccine information to individuals, their organizations and to the community at large.
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
To Obtain Continuing Education Credits
Each participant interested in CE credits must watch the activity, complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-test for CE Credits". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits.
Criteria for Successful Completion: Learners must attend 100% of this activity to be awarded full continuing education credits /contact hours.
Disclosure Statements
None of the planners or presenters have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
The College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until November 30, 2026.
Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours
University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This offering is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hour.
Nursing Contact Hours are offered until March 23, 2025.
Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours
Sponsored by the College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until November 30, 2026.
Certified in Public Health
This event is sponsored by College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
This offering is approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credits.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until November 30, 2026.