Browse the list of topics below and select a link to read more about the selected training video. Please note: DVD copies of these videos can also be requested by emailing alison.alexander@state.or.us. 

Vaccine Administration

• Storage, Handling, and Temperature Tracking
• Vaccine Shipping and Receiving
• Flu Shot Administration
• Flu Nasal Spray Administration
• Relenza Diskhaler Administration
• Tamiflu Oral Suspension Administration

Best Practice Techniques

• Immunizing Children and Communicating With Patients
• Safety
• Documentation

Note: Best practice videos are excerpts from the "Immunization Techniques" video produced by the California Department of Health Services.

Vaccine Administration

	Vaccine Storage, Handling, and Temperature Tracking Setting up your vaccine storage process Ways to avoid ruining expensive vaccine Resources for improving your vaccine handling Examples of temperature tracking devices
	Vaccine Shipping and Receiving Proper packing of vaccine for shipment Ways to avoid ruining expensive vaccine The steps to take when receiving a shipment of vaccine How to interpret temperature indicators
	Flu Shot Administration Proper technique for intramuscular vaccination in the deltoid Basic setup of the vaccination workstation Basic steps to take when preparing and administration of IM vaccines Tips for using pre-filled syringes and safety needles
	Flu Nasal Spray Administration Proper technique for intranasal vaccination Basic setup of the vaccination workstation Basic steps to take when preparing and administration of intranasal vaccines Tips for using nasal sprayer
	Relenza Diskhaler Administration Proper at-home use of inhaled antiviral Giving instructions to patients taking medication home Appropriate assembly and handling of the Diskhaler device
	Tamiflu Oral Suspension Administration Proper at-home use of oral antiviral suspension Giving instructions to patients taking medication home Appropriate assembly and handling of the Oral Syringe

Immunization Best Practice Techniques

These short training videos provide Best Practice information for clinical staff who administer immunizations to infants, children and adults, or update patient records.

	Immunizing Children and Communicating With Patients Put parents at ease during children's immunizations Explain the importance of immunizations Teach parents restraint techniques, comfort measures and aftercare Anatomical sites for childhood vaccine administration
	Safety Safety engineered devices Needle stick injuries Gloving recommendations, and emergency protocols
	Documentation Larn how to correctly enter information into the vaccine usage log Update the patient immunization record