Immunization: Making Informed Choices

Tuition: $99
Hours: 6

Instructor

Course Description

Dr. Lisa Killinger will lead this six-hour course that provides for the exploration of resources and research on immunizations and vaccine safety, in the context of chiropractic philosophy and professional responsibility. This seminar will provide balanced, valid information and will introduce an array of resources to help doctors of chiropractic evaluate the literature and develop their own position on immunizations. These preparations will allow the doctor to prepare parents and patients to make educated choices regarding this important health issue. The learner’s activities and actual course time is tracked electronically.  The learner is engaged in this distance-based class by the use of interactive teaching tools.

Requirements:

  • Review all on-line materials
  • Complete required study questions
  • Visit the required websites and answer related study questions

Evaluation

The learner’s time spent studying and participating in the course is tracked electronically.  A formal multiple-choice examination is administered at the termination of the course materials.  There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class.  The learner must receive a score of 75% of the total possible points and log at least six hours to receive credit for the course.  Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.

Evaluation Process

Written examination: ~ 20 question on-line examination.

Outline

  1. Framing the discussion on immunizations and child health Review PowerPoint presentation
  2. Immunization basics
  3. Common childhood disease, risks, complications
  4. Introduction to scientific literature on immunization
  5. Specific vaccines, risks and recommended schedules
  6. Mercury and other controversies
  7. Common chiropractic arguments against vaccination
  8. Practical look at decisions to not immunize
  9. Appropriate additional resources for patients and parents

Objectives

  • Gain familiarity with common childhood diseases, their prognoses and potential complications
  • Summarize the chiropractic and non-chiropractic literature on immunization
  • Introduce scientifically sound informational resources regarding immunization
  • Examine specific vaccines, their risks, and recommended immunization schedules
  • Explore common chiropractic arguments against vaccination
  • Discuss the real life implications for parents who decide against some or all immunizations

 

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Disclaimer

All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP.  This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.