Recommended learning materials for Alberta immunization clinics

Spend time reviewing the materials in the checklist and toolkit below:

• Important checklist for all clinics. Contains all recommended learning materials and forms. (Updated August 31, 2021)
• Find answers to frequently asked questions about community clinic COVID-19 vaccinations. (Updated September 3, 2021)
• Quick reference chart for community clinic COVID-19 vaccination processes (Updated July 16, 2021)
• Alberta Vaccine Inventory (AVI) training materials available on the AVI home page under the Facility/Clinic Guides menu / Physician guides.
• For more on workflow and roles, consult www.covidtoolkit.ca. Alberta-specific content has been integrated into this toolkit. The toolkit has been developed through a pan-Canadian collaboration and aligns with PHAC guidelines. 

Addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Conversation tools for discussion vaccines with patients.

Optional resources developed by PCNs to consider adapting

• Waiting room slides
• Moderna COVID vaccine handout
• Patient cleaning area sign
• Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Sample Med Access consent and charting template
• Recording and reporting vaccinations within EMRs (Word)
• Recording and reporting vaccinations within EMRs (pdf)

Resources to address needle fears

• Commitment to Comfort - Orientation - AHS
• 5 Commitments to Comfort Principles
  A list of items to help patients with fear of injection pain. Graphic created by 19toZero.
  

COVID-19 Immunization Program for physicians

For physicians interested in supporting vaccination efforts in Alberta, please visit: COVID-19 Immunization Program for physicians Expression of Interest.

Two options are available for community physicians and their partners to express interest in participating in the Alberta effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations.