Motivational interviewing trainings
These trainings are sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority's Transformation Center in partnership with
Boost Oregon.
Audience: Health care providers and immunizers
Continuing medical education: The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has reviewed Navigating Vaccine Conversations: The Motivational Interviewing Approach and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 10/01/2025 to 10/01/2026. AAFP Members should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Foundations of Motivational Interviewing (MI) three-part virtual series
This virtual workshop series is designed to equip health care providers with essential skills for effective vaccine discussions. This program offers an in-depth introduction to the principles of MI, focusing on its application to conversations about vaccines.
Session 1 of 3, June 23, 7–9 a.m.
The Spirit of MI: The Heart Behind the Conversation
What makes Motivational Interviewing different isn't a script — it's a mindset. In this opening session, you'll explore the foundational principles of MI and discover how compassion, partnership and respect for patient autonomy can transform vaccine conversations. Come ready to reflect on your own communication style and leave with a new framework for building trust with hesitant patients. 2.0 continuing medical education (CME) credits available.
Register for June 23.
Session 2 of 3, June 30, 7–9 a.m.
Core Skills: Asking Better Questions and Reflecting What You Hear
The right question can open a door that facts alone never could. In this hands-on session, you'll practice two of MI's most powerful tools — open-ended questions and reflective listening — and discover how they work together to deepen trust and guide patients toward their own reasons for change. 2.0 CME credits available.
Register for June 30.
Session 3 of 3, July 7, 7–9 a.m.
Giving Information the MI Way: Advice Without Undermining Autonomy
Sharing a vaccine recommendation doesn't have to feel like a standoff. In this final session, you'll learn how to offer information, guidance, and clinical recommendations in a way that keeps patients engaged rather than defensive — and practice putting all your MI skills together in one complete conversation. 2.0 CME credits available.
Register for July 7.
In-person, full-day workshops
Training dates and locations:
- Bend (June 5 in-person training cancelled; see virtual option above)
Questions and accommodation requests
Training questions: Please reach out to Boost Oregon at
training@boostoregon.org.
Accommodation requests: Please request accommodations related to disability or interpreter services at least two days in advance to the Transformation Center at Transformation.Center@odhsoha.oregon.gov or 503-381-1104 (voice and text). We accept all relay calls. We will make every effort to provide services to requests received less than two days in advance. Please submit your request as early as possible.
Childhood and adolescent immunization guidance and resources
CCO guidance
Resources for providers working with vaccine-hesitant parents
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Boost Oregon: A parent-led community that educates Oregonians about the safety and benefits of childhood vaccinations.
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CDC: Provider resources to help health care professionals start or continue vaccine conversations with parents
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center: Complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals.
Oregon Pacific Areas Health Education Center (OPAHEC): Training, including recorded webinars, to help immunization providers make effective recommendations for the HPV vaccine and answer parent’s questions.
Quality improvement technical assistance for immunization providers
Training and quality improvement support for childhood and adolescent immunizations may be available through the
Oregon Immunization Program's Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) program. More resources are available on the
Immunization Providers page.
Contact
To request more information about prior technical assistance for these metrics, contact the Transformation Center at
Transformation.Center@odhsoha.oregon.gov.