MILVAX - Immunization Basic Course

The MILVAX Immunization Basic Course (IBC) is a one day, eight hour course designed to train personnel in the essential elements of a safe and effective immunization program using DoD regulations, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for immunization practice.

Mission and Objectives:
The mission of the Immunization Basic Course is to train personnel in the essential components of a safe and effective immunization program, and to establish quality standards for vaccine administration.

Who should attend:
Participants should be medical personnel involved in immunization clinic management or the administration of vaccines, including Physician Assistants, Nurses, LPNs, medics, healthcare specialists, immunization technicians and corpsman.

Identify the eight military immunization standards of practice and illustrate their use in daily clinic operations
Differentiate the various DoD immunization program requirements
Demonstrate immunization administration techniques
Discuss staff training and competency improvement plans

Upon completion of the Immunization Basic Course you may qualify for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits as well Continuing Education Units for Emergency Medical Technicians. Detailed information is available on the ImzU Continuing Education Credits page.

Region	Immunization Basic Course Location	Start Date	End Date	Course Info
CONUS	Travis AFB, CA	12 Feb 13	12 Feb 13	View Brochure	Register via ImzU
CONUS	NHCNE, Newport, RI	07 Mar 13	07 Mar 13	View Brochure	Register via ImzU
CONUS	NEPMU-2, Norfolk, VA	18 Mar 13	18 Mar 13	View Brochure	Register via ImzU
CONUS	Fort Bragg, NC	15 Apr 13	15 Apr 13	View Brochure	Register via ImzU

Register for one of these training events by clicking on the register button and completing the on-line registration form. Please note that all applications must be validated and approved by the MILVAX Agency. Email us at usarmy.ncr.hqda-otsg.mbx.otsg-milvax@mail.mil for more information.

Region	Immunization Basic Course Location	Start Date	End Date
CONUS	Gowen Field NG Base, Boise, ID	05 May 13	05 May 13
CONUS	Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL	15 May 13	15 May 13
CONUS	IDC/IDMT/AFOMS Conference, San Antonio, TX	26 Jun 13	26 Jun 13
EUCOM	Vilseck or Landstuhl RMC, Germany	29 Jul 13	29 Jul 13
CONUS	Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA	13 Aug 13	13 Aug 13
CONUS	Naval Base San Diego, CA	03 Sep 13	03 Sep 13

** Training dates and locations on this schedule are tentative and are subject to change. Preliminary information is provided to help you reserve a space on your training calendar. Do NOT make any final TDY arrangements until you have registered for and received a course confirmation. The courses will be open for registration 45 to 90 days prior to the start of the training course, and once the event location details have been finalized.

For more information about upcoming training events, please contact your Regional Analyst or call MILVAX at (877)GET-VACC.

The Immunization Basic Course Team will come to your location upon request (see attached Info Paper). For more information, please contact your MILVAX Regional Analyst or send us an email including details about your unit, timeframe, number & types of people to be trained, etc.