Vaccine Training for Medical Assistants

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We understand that the knowledge and skills of medical assistants widely differ, as there is no standard vaccine training curriculum for Medical Assistant programs. This free course is approximately 1 hour in length and is designed for entry-level medical assistants. This e-course was updated in July 2026 with the most current evidence-based guidance.

📌PROMOTION: The first 50 people to take the course in the month of August 2026 will receive laminated immunization schedules and more goodies in the mail!📌

Register today to learn about best practices for vaccinations, including storage and handling, locating vaccine schedules, rights of administration, and guidance on how to administer vaccine properly to various populations.

This activity was originally released on July 9, 2024 and is available for continuing education credit until July 8, 2027. This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.0 continuing education unit(s). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

Special thanks to the Washington Department of Health and Virginia Chambers, CMA, BS, MHA for their support in this e-course.

Medical Assistant Vaccine Tip Sheet

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