School Nurse Champions for HPV Vaccination
Started Oct 25, 2023
1.5 credits
Full course description
IMPORTANT: After you enroll in the course, please check your email (including junk/spam folder) – you will receive a link from “Canvas” or “Instructure” to confirm your registration. This step is critical to access the course. Make note of your password, as we will not be able to retrieve it for you.
This Continuing Nursing Education was designed specifically for nurses who serve students in schools across the State of Texas. The entire course can be completed in 90-100 minutes. All modules and activities must be completed for CEU credits (including the course evaluation).
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of HPV infection and HPV-related cancers in the United States.
- Explain evidence-based approaches to increasing HPV vaccine rates.
- Describe the role of school nurses in increasing HPV vaccine rates among school-age youth.
- Communicate a clear message to parents about HPV vaccine recommendation.
- Enter HPV vaccine into district vaccination records for each student.
Contact Efrat.K.Gabay@uth.tmc.edu if you have any difficulty with your registration or accessing the course.