SCHOOL AND PRE-K TRAININGS
The San Diego Immunization Program provides six FREE trainings related to state-mandated immunization requirements, tailored separately for staff in K-12 schools and pre-kindergarten programs. During COVID-19 safety measures, all trainings are conducted online.
Trainings are open to all school staff that transcribe and review immunization records:
• School Nurses • Health Technicians • School Administrators • School Registrars • Health IT Staff
Health care providers and social service agencies are welcome to attend as well.
To sign up for scheduled trainings, click on the appropriate links. To request special training to fit your team's schedule, please fill out the form at the bottom.
STATE LAW:
Required immunizations
PRE-K DATES
K-12 DATES
This training covers basic procedures for reviewing immunization requirements and medical exemptions, the process for admitting or excluding students, instructions how to complete the blue card manually, and clarifications on California immunization laws and regulations.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.
SDIR FOR SCHOOLS & PRE-K
PRE-K DATES
K-12 DATES
TBD
TBD
This training allows full access to view and enter immunization data into the San Diego Immunization Registry (SDIR). Schools and individuals can also qualify to gain access to a school immunization report that assists with tracking and assessing students' immunization statuses.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.
SDIR SCHOOl IZ REPORT
PRE-K DATES
K-12 DATES
TBD
TBD
School and pre-k staff with Full User level access to SDIR and who have special roles can run a tailored immunization report to identify students who have met immunization requirements unconditionally/conditionally or who are overdue. This training providers step by step instructions for querying the reporting tool.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.
This monthly remote drop-in office opportunity dedicates an hour to respond in real time to school and child care staff seeking assistance with school immunization requirements. Participants are able to listen to all the questions, answers, and best practices. Lively discussions often occur, especially as attendees learn best practices from their peers.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.
IMMUNIZATION NETWORK UPDATES
PRE-K DATES
K-12 DATES
This quarterly meeting gathers all school and pre-k immunization stakeholders and provides the most current information from the state and local level. Participants can share their best practices, tools, and messages, as well as discuss clarifications and future training needs
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K-12 DATES
PRE-K DATES
ANNUAL FALL IZ REPORT
TBD
TBD
This training offers guidance to school and pre-k staff who are responsible for the state-mandated fall immunization report, typically due by November.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS (2021)
PRE-K DATES
K-12 DATES
TBD
TBD
As of January 1, 2021, CA law requires all medical exemptions to be submitted electronically by the MD or DO. Instructions for physicians, health care workers, and schools will be provided once the CA Dept of Public Health releases guidance.
Click here to request special training. Click here to download a PDF flyer.