Education and Training


For additional information and resources, including the IHD Vaccine Resource Center, visit Inside DHA (SharePoint) (CAC authentication required).


The DHA Immunization Healthcare Division is committed to standards of quality and to excellence in immunizations. 

  • See IHD Vaccinator Educational Resources for specific recommendations on coursework and competencies to administer vaccines within the DOW. These meet the requirements of the training standards in the current Immunization Joint Regulation Joint Regulation on Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases  (for both initial and annual training).

Our curriculum is designed to enhance the skills of health care workers from a variety of professional and paraprofessional backgrounds. CE credits are available for on-site training events.

Immunization Essentials Courses

IHD offers the Immunization Essentials Course, an expert-led virtual training opportunity designed to ensure health care personnel are trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, and effectiveness. Health care personnel working within military hospitals or clinics, or affiliated field settings, who manage vaccine programs or administer vaccines are encouraged to attend these courses, which cover a wide range of immunization topics. Continuing education is available.

Course offerings and dates will be announced on the calendar below.

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