COVID Vaccine Ambassador: Talking to Parents
Learn effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and promote COVID-19 vaccination for children.
Learn effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and promote COVID-19 vaccination for children.
This course prepares individuals to become COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassadors, focusing on effective communication with parents about vaccinating children aged 5 and older. Participants will learn about vaccine hesitancy, the science behind COVID-19 and vaccines, and strategies for addressing misinformation. The curriculum covers the basics of the immune system, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, vaccine development, and the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Emphasis is placed on building empathy, trust, and using effective communication approaches when discussing vaccines with hesitant individuals. The course also addresses specific concerns related to vaccinating 5-11 year olds and provides guidance on reducing COVID-19 transmission in schools. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to share knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines, engage in respectful conversations about vaccine hesitancy, and direct people to credible information sources.
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What you'll learn
Share knowledge about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine
Engage in conversations about vaccine hesitancy in a respectful and empathetic way
Direct people to credible sources for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine
Recognize and respond to misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine
Understand the basics of the immune system and the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Explain the development, safety, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines
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This course includes:
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12 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course prepares individuals to become COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassadors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate with parents about vaccinating children aged 5 and older. The curriculum covers a range of topics essential for addressing vaccine hesitancy and promoting vaccine acceptance in communities. Participants will learn about the science behind COVID-19 and vaccines, including the basics of the immune system, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and vaccine development. The course emphasizes effective communication strategies, focusing on building empathy and trust when discussing vaccines with hesitant individuals. It also addresses the challenge of misinformation, teaching learners how to identify and respond to false claims about COVID-19 vaccines. Special attention is given to concerns specific to vaccinating 5-11 year olds and strategies for reducing COVID-19 transmission in schools. By completing this course, learners will be prepared to share accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines, engage in respectful and empathetic conversations about vaccine hesitancy, and guide people to credible sources for further information.
Why are people hesitant about vaccines and how can we effectively communicate with people who are hesitant?
Module 1 · 18 Minutes to complete
What is the immune system and what is the SARS CoV-2 virus?
Module 2 · 16 Minutes to complete
What are vaccines, how are they developed, and which COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the US?
Module 3 · 36 Minutes to complete
How to spot and respond to misinformation online
Module 4 · 34 Minutes to complete
Vaccines for 5-11 year olds
Module 5 · 15 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Associate Scientist at Johns Hopkins University
Rupali Limaye, PhD, MPH, MA, specializes in understanding how health information can be effectively communicated to individuals across various contexts and through different channels. Recognized as an expert in vaccine decision-making, she began her career in advertising before transitioning to become a health communication scholar. Dr. Limaye earned her PhD from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, her MPH in global health and MA in foreign policy from The George Washington University, and her BA in political science and BS in journalism from the University of Kansas.
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