COVID-19 Training for Vaccine Providers

Vaccines won’t end the pandemic, but vaccination will. These resources will support providers in COVID-19 vaccination efforts to achieve community immunity. Please refer specific questions about enrolling as a COVID-19 vaccination provider to Vaccine.ProviderEnroll@dhsoha.state.or.us

For general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine unrelated to the provider enrollment process, please see visit the OHA COVID-19 vaccine website.
If you need additional assistance, please contact us using one of the methods below:

Text ORCOVID to 898211
Email ORCOVID@211info.org
Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 (open 6am-7pm daily). Please be aware that wait times may be long due to high call volumes. There is an option to get a call back rather than wait on hold. (Languages spoken: English and Spanish. Free interpretation available for all other languages.)
TTY: Dial 711 or call 1-866-698-6155

COVID-19 ALERT IIS

Type of vaccine providers	Required ALERT IIS Trainings	Recommended ALERT IIS Training
COVID-19 Only providers	Standard User Training Inventory Training	Super User Training *
VFC Providers also receiving COVID-19	Standard User Training Inventory Training Super User Training*	Tip Sheet: How to Transfer Vaccines Tip Sheet:Interpreting the Inventory Options in Modify Quantity
*Prerequisite: Standard User access or proof of completed Standard User training is required before taking Super User Training. The Super User role is used by organizations who are approved to receive state-supplied vaccine in addition to COVID-19 vaccine. The Super User role keeps vaccine shipping information current, can submit immunization reports through file transfer, and can create new ALERT IIS user access.

COVID-19 Vaccine Storage & Handling

Type of vaccine (Take training for all vaccines being administered)	Required Trainings & Materials	Recommended Trainings & Materials
Pfizer	CDC Module: Pfizer Training Video: Chapter 1: Storage and handling Video: Chapter 2: Prep and administration Video: Chapter 3: Returning the thermal shipping container Review: Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers Administering Vaccine Review: Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers	CDC Module: COVID 19 Vaccine Best Practices SH Checklist:Checklist for Storage and Handling Preparation S&H Guidelines: Vaccine Shipping and Handling Guidelines FAQ: Vaccine Transport & Redistribution IAC Fact Sheet: mNRA Vaccines Video: Troubleshooting issues with your Pfizer thermal shipper Tipsheet: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Preparation
Moderna	CDC Module: Moderna Training Video: Moderna Storage and Handling Review: Moderna EUA fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine Review: Moderna EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers CDC Module: CDC Vaccine Administration CDC Module: CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling	CDC Module: COVID 19 Vaccine Best Practices Quick Guide: Moderna Storage, Handling and Administration FAQ: Vaccine Transport & Redistribution IAC Fact Sheet: mNRA Vaccines
Johnson & Johnson	Review:Johnson & Johnson EUA fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine Review:Johnson & Johnson EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers CDC Module: CDC Vaccine Administration CDC Module:* *CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling	CDC Module:COVID 19 Vaccine Best Practices FAQ:Vaccine Transport & Redistribution
* Dentists who have completed the OHSU vaccine training course and current VFC/VAP providers are not required to complete this training.

Want more information?

Check out these additional trainings and materials:

General Best Practice Guidelines on Immunization
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
Help Prevent Counterfeit Vaccine: Secure disposal of vials and packaging - Department of Defense Memo
In-home COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients: vaccine preparation, transport and administration instructions

CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling

You Call the Shots - interactive best practices and principles training
Keys to Storing and Handling Your Vaccine Supply - video
Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit

Vaccine Administration

Ancillary Kit Information

Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Products

Vaccine Administration - Short, skill-based demonstration videos
Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration

VAERS Reporting

VAERS is the U.S. frontline vaccine safety monitoring system, and providers play an important role in identifying and reporting potential adverse events to VAERS.