Executive Certificate in Vaccine Adverse Event Management and Reporting
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in vaccine safety and the course director for the new Executive Certificate in Vaccine Adverse Event Management and Reporting. Dr. Smith, can you tell us about this exciting new course? GUEST: Absolutely, the course is designed to equip healthcare professionals and public health officials with the skills needed for effective vaccine safety surveillance. It covers identifying, investigating, and reporting adverse events following immunization, data management, causality assessment, and risk communication strategies. HOST: That sounds comprehensive. What inspired you to create this program? GUEST: With the increased focus on vaccines and immunization programs, there is a growing need for professionals who can effectively manage and report vaccine adverse events. This course aims to address that need. HOST: Interesting. Can you share some current industry trends relevant to the course? GUEST: Sure, pharmacovigilance, the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problem, is becoming increasingly important in vaccine safety. This course covers those principles and best practices. HOST: What challenges have you faced in this field or while teaching this subject? GUEST: One challenge is addressing the public's lack of trust in vaccines. We aim to equip our students with the skills to improve public trust and contribute to a safer vaccination landscape. HOST: That's crucial. Lastly, what do you see for the future of vaccine safety and this course? GUEST: I see a growing need for professionals who can effectively manage vaccine safety. This course will help fill that gap and prepare the next generation of leaders in vaccine safety. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for joining us today and providing valuable insights into the Executive Certificate in Vaccine Adverse Event Management and Reporting. We're confident that this course will make a significant impact in the field. GUEST: Thank you for having me, it was a pleasure.
