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A Record of Achievement certificate will be available to participants who score at least 80% of the total points available across all post-quizzes.

How to Participate

To participate in this training module, complete the following activities in the prescribed order:

  • Complete the Pre-Test
  • Read the training materials
  • Complete the Post-Test

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COVID-19 vaccinator training

  • The objective of this training is to provide key information on COVID-19 vaccination to health workers/vaccinators.
  • The training is based on information available as of December 2020.*
  • Information on COVID-19 vaccine specific characteristics will be presented in “vaccine explainers” as information becomes available.

*Given the information about.vaccines may change rapidly, please check the WHO webpage for the most up-to-date advice.

Contents of this training package

This training has 6 modules consisting of a pre-test, training content, and a post-test. Where available, additional learning resources are shared within each training module.

  • Module 1: Introduction to COVID-19 vaccination training
  • Module 2: Storage, handling, delivery, and waste management of COVID-19 vaccines
  • Module 3: Organizing COVID-19 vaccination sessions
  • Module 4: AEFI monitoring for COVID-19 vaccination
  • Module 5: Recording and monitoring COVID-19 vaccination
  • Module 6: Communication with the community about COVID-19 vaccination

What are Coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19?

  • Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses which cause a wide range of disease such as the common cold, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
  • SARS-CoV-2 is a new strain of coronavirus.
  • The disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection is called Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
  • The symptoms of COVID-19 may vary. Common symptoms include: mild fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and myalgias (muscle aches).
  • Anyone can become sick with COVID-19, regardless of age and health status. People above the age of 60 and those with underlying medical conditions are more at risk.
  • Complications of COVID-19 include severe disease and may lead to death.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine will be important for protection from COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Please refer to your national/sub-national guidance and target group recommendations.

  • These recommendations are developed by the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) from global guidance developed by the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE).

Initial supply of COVID-19 vaccine will be limited.

  • In the context of limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination alone will not be sufficient to prevent community level transmission.
  • Public health and social measures (i.e. masks and social distancing) should continue to be used.

Before, during, and after vaccination, it is important to continue following standard precautions for infection prevention and control.

Summary of Key Messages

  1. This training package is intended to provide health workers with an overview of what is new or different for COVID-19 vaccination.
  2. The COVID-19 vaccine will be important for protection from COVID-19.
  3. Ensure that you are following the national and/or sub-national guidance and recommendations.

Additional Resources

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