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Course Title: Immunization: Making Informed Choices
Instructor:
Lisa Z. Killinger, DC
Hours: 6 (six)
Tuition:
$99
Dates: Offered
each term through the DConline CEU coursework
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.
Goals:
- Gain
familiarity with common childhood diseases, their prognoses and potential
complications
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Summarize the chiropractic and non-chiropractic literature on immunization
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Introduce scientifically sound informational resources regarding immunization
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Examine specific vaccines, their risks, and recommended immunization schedules
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Explore common chiropractic arguments against vaccination
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Discuss the real life implications for parents who decide against some or all
immunizations
Evaluation Methods:
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.
Requirements:
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Review all on-line materials
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Complete required study questions
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Visit the required websites
and answer related study questions
Evaluation Process:
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Written examination: ~ 20 question on-line examination.
Course Schedule:
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HOUR |
Topic |
Required
materials/reading |
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.5 |
Framing the discussion on
immunizations and child health |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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.5 |
Immunization basics |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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1 |
Common childhood disease,
risks, complications |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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.5 |
Introduction to
scientific literature on immunization |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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1 |
Specific vaccines, risks
and recommended schedules |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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1 |
Mercury and other
controversies |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
|
.5 |
Common chiropractic
arguments against vaccination |
Review PowerPoint
presentation
Review article by
Nelson. |
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.5 |
Practical look at
decisions to not immunize |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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.5 |
Appropriate additional
resources for patients and parents |
Review PowerPoint
presentation |
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