North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Branch is excited to announce that registration has re-opened for the Free 2025 Vaccines for Children Virtual Training Conference. Registration was previously closed due to reaching maximum capacity. However, due to high demand, we've added a limited number of spots, so we encourage you to register soon to secure your place! This event will provide the latest VFC updates, share best practices, and fulfill the VFC training requirements for primary and backup vaccine coordinators.
In the event that registration reaches capacity, a waitlist form is available for you to complete. You will be notified if a slot becomes available to attend the conference. Submitting this form does not guarantee registration for the conference. If you are no longer able to attend the conference, email Brynne Spence at BSPENCE@wakeahec.org to cancel your registration. This will allow others to attend in your place.
Conference Details
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: Free
Conference Objectives
- Address new approaches to promote and deliver immunizations.
- Adopt successful strategies and best practices to your vaccine management.
- Understand school immunization trends and changes coming to NCIR.
Audience
Enrolled Vaccine for Children (VFC) providers’ primary, backup vaccine coordinators, school nurses, and other immunizing providers.
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9-9:15 a.m. | Welcome and kick off Carrie Blanchard, PharmD, MPH, NC Immunization Branch Director, NCDHHS |
| 9:15–10:15 a.m. | VFC Updates Beth Meadows, MSN, RN, CPHN, Field Services Unit Manager, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Storage/Handling Agi Ngie, BA, Vaccine Storage & Handling Consultant, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS |
| 11:15–11:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Working lunch | School Immunization Laws and Trends Lucy Sutter, MPH, Immunization Compliance Data Manager, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS and Elizabeth Draper, RN, CPHN, Immunization Nurse Consultant |
| 12:30-1 p.m. | Best Practices for a Site Visit Heather Goodson, RN, BSN, Regional Immunization Nurse Consultant, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Items Most out of Compliance at Site Visits Amber Perry, BS, Regional Immunization Consultant, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Break |
| 1:45–2:45 p.m. | NCIR Demo Kerry Caskey, MBA, Vaccine Systems and Support, NC Immunization Branch, NCDHHS |
| 2:45–3 p.m. | Q&A, Wrap Up Carrie Blanchard, PharmD, MPH, NC Immunization Branch Director, NCDHHS |
Conference Flyer with Agenda Link (PDF)
Registration
Registration is free but seats are limited. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.
After registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation. The Zoom link to join the webinar will not be in your confirmation, however you’ll receive it via email the week before the webinar.
Available Credits
- CEU 0.60
- Contact Hours 5.50
- ACPE 5.50
Participants must attend 100% of the program to receive credit. Partial credits will not be awarded.
How to contact us:
For assistance, please contact the NCIP Help Desk by phone at 1.877.USE.NCIR (1-877-873-6247) or by email: ncirhelp@dhhs.nc.gov
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and dedication to improving immunization outcomes in North Carolina.
In Health,
NC Department of Health and Human Services