With this 100% online Master's Degree, you will efficiently manage multiple vaccination programs, optimizing their implementation in the healthcare setting”

Vaccination is one of the greatest advancements in public health and a fundamental pillar in disease prevention. In fact, the World Health Organization warns that vaccine hesitancy is one of the main threats to global health, emphasizing the importance of having highly trained professionals in this field. In this context, specialists must update their knowledge to ensure safe, effective administration based on the best available scientific evidence. 

Recognizing this need, TECH introduces the Master's Degree in Vaccines in Nursing, a university qualification designed to equip professionals with the most advanced tools in immunization. Through an updated, multidisciplinary approach, this academic opportunity covers everything from the composition and mechanisms of vaccines to strategies for increasing coverage across various populations. It also incorporates the latest advancements in mRNA vaccines, immunization in patients with complex conditions, and epidemiological control of outbreaks. The training will also include specific modules on vaccination communication, addressing how to counter misinformation and enhance public trust in immunizations. 

Moreover, this university program has been designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Thanks to its innovative 100% online learning model, graduates will be able to progress at their own pace, with access to the latest studies and international recommendations. Additionally, the Relearning methodology is employed, optimizing knowledge retention through the strategic repetition of key concepts. 

In this way, graduates will be prepared to play a key role in planning and managing vaccination programs, promoting prevention and public health with the utmost scientific rigor. A unique academic qualification that will make a difference in the careers of nursing professionals and in the protection of society.  

You will implement vaccination policies that ensure compliance with health protocols, guaranteeing the effectiveness of immunization campaigns” 

This Master's Degree in Vaccines in Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Vaccines in Nursing 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Vaccines in Nursing 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection 

You will design vaccination protocols based on scientific evidence, ensuring safe and effective administration across different populations” 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Vaccines in Nursing, who bring their work experience to this program, alongside renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

You will acquire advanced knowledge in immunization, including the development and mechanisms of action of vaccines” 

Thanks to the Relearning system used by TECH, you will reduce the long hours of study and memorization” 

The syllabus of this university qualification covers both the fundamental and advanced aspects of immunization, from its scientific foundations to its application across different population groups. Through specialized modules, the program delves into the epidemiology of vaccination, administration procedures, and both routine and non-routine vaccines. It also addresses nursing methodologies in this field, with particular attention to vaccination in adults, children, and special situations. Finally, the program explores advancements in biotechnology and the future of vaccines, preparing professionals to lead immunization efforts with rigor and constant updating. 

You will master the management and preservation of vaccines, ensuring their efficacy in administration” 

Module 1. Fundamentals of Immunization

1.1. History and Milestones of Vaccination

1.1.1. Most Important Vaccination Milestones

1.2. Fundamentals and Immunological Basis of Vaccines
1.3. Vaccine Production Technologies
1.4. Vaccine Safety

1.4.1. Features for Safe Vaccination

1.5. Pharmacovigilance in Vaccines

1.5.1. Vaccine Surveillance Network

1.6. Vaccine Development
1.7. Vaccine Adjuvants and Other Compounds

1.7.1. Types of Adjuvant Vaccines
1.7.2. Vaccine Stabilizers

1.8. Vaccine Response
1.9. Post-vaccination Markers

1.9.1. Types of Vaccine Markers
1.9.2. Interpretation of Vaccine Markers

Module 2. Epidemiology of Immunization

2.1. Application of Epidemiology. Causality

2.1.1. Koch’Henle Model
2.1.2. Bradford-Hill Model
2.1.3. Rothman Model
2.1.4. Hume Model

2.2. Epidemiological Surveillance

2.2.1. RENAVE. Vaccine Surveillance Network
2.2.2. Sentinel Physicians
2.2.3. Mandatory Disease Reporting

2.3. Transmissible Diseases

2.3.1. Most Prevalent Communicable Diseases
2.3.2. Transmissible Digestive Transmitted Diseases
2.3.3. Transmissible Diseases Transmitted Through Contact

2.4. Epidemiological Chain in Transmissible Diseases

2.4.1. Stages Within the Epidemiological Chain

2.5. Epidemiological Health Surveys

2.5.1. Design of Epidemiological Surveys
2.5.2. Seroprevalence Surveys

2.6. Epidemic Curves

2.6.1. How to Design Epidemic Curves?

2.7. Theoretical Explanatory Models of Health

2.7.1. Applications of Health Models

2.8. Health Determinants

2.8.1. How Do the Determinants of Health Affect the Population?

Module 3. The Vaccine Process

3.1. Basic Aspects of Vaccination

3.1.1. What Is the Vaccination Process?

3.2. Legal Aspects of Vaccination

3.2.1. Institutions Involved in the Vaccination Process

3.3. Transport and Storage of Vaccines

3.3.1. Cold Chain
3.3.2. Elements Involved in the Transport and Conservation of Vaccines

3.4. Vaccine Classification

3.4.1. Types of Vaccine Classification
3.4.2. Viral and Bacterial Vaccines
3.4.3. Attenuated and Inactivated Vaccines

3.5. Routine Vaccines

3.5.1. What Are Routine Vaccines?
3.5.2. Vaccines Included in Routine Immunizations

3.6. Non-routine Vaccines

3.6.1. What Are Non-Routine Vaccines?
3.6.2. Vaccines Included in Non-routine Vaccination

3.7. Vaccine Safety
3.8. Vaccine Administration and Registration

3.8.1. Process of Vacine Registration
3.8.2. Process of Vaccine Administration

3.9. Co-Administration of Vaccines and Other Biological Products

3.9.1. Vaccination Intervals Between Vaccines and Other Biological Products
3.9.2. Vaccination Intervals Between Vaccines and Between Doses of the Same Vaccine

3.10. Vaccination Routes

3.10.1. Different Existing Vaccination Routes

3.11. Contraindications and Adverse Effects of Vaccines

3.11.1. False Contraindications in Vaccines
3.11.2. Relative Contraindications in Vaccination
3.11.3. Absolute Contraindications in Vaccination
3.11.4. Most Frequent Adverse Effects in Vaccination

3.12. Vaccination Emergencies

3.12.1. Possible Emergencies in the Vaccination Process
3.12.2. Nursing Action in the Event of an Emergency During Vaccination

Module 4. Routine Vaccines

4.1. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine

4.1.1. Disease Characteristics
4.1.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.1.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.2. Polio Vaccine

4.2.1. Disease Characteristics
4.2.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.2.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.3. Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine

4.3.1. Disease Characteristics
4.3.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.3.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.4. Hepatitis B Vaccinations

4.4.1. Disease Characteristics
4.4.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.4.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.5. Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine

4.5.1. Disease Characteristics
4.5.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.5.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.6. Pneumococcal Vaccine

4.6.1. Disease Characteristics
4.6.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.6.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.7. Measles, Rubella and Mumps Vaccination

4.7.1. Disease Characteristics
4.7.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.7.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.8. Influenza Vaccine

4.8.1. Disease Characteristics
4.8.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.8.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.9. Varicella Vaccine

4.9.1. Disease Characteristics
4.9.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.9.3. Vaccination Guidelines

4.10. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

4.10.1. Disease Characteristics
4.10.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
4.10.3. Vaccination Guidelines

Module 5. Non-Routine Vaccines-Not Funded

5.1. Allergy Vaccines

5.1.1. Disease Characteristics
5.1.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.1.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.2. Hepatitis A Vaccine

5.2.1. Disease Characteristics
5.2.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.2.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.3. Rabies Vaccine

5.3.1. Disease Characteristics
5.3.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.3.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.4. Rotavirus Vaccine

5.4.1. Disease Characteristics
5.4.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.4.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.5. Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

5.5.1. Disease Characteristics
5.5.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.5.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.6. Yellow Fever Vaccine

5.6.1. Disease Characteristics
5.6.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.6.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.7. Typhoid Fever Vaccine

5.7.1. Disease Characteristics
5.7.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.7.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.8. Cholera Vaccine

5.8.1. Disease Characteristics
5.8.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.8.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.9. Tuberculosis Vaccine

5.9.1. Disease Characteristics
5.9.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.9.3. Vaccination Guidelines

5.10. Meningococcal B Vaccine

5.10.1. Disease Characteristics
5.10.2. Types of Existing Vaccines
5.10.3. Vaccination Guidelines

Module 6. Nursing Methodology in Vaccines

6.1. History of Nursing in Immunization
6.2. The Nursing Care Process

6.2.1. Stages Within the Nursing Care Process

6.3. Vaccination Within the Nursing Process (NP)
6.4. Most Commonly Used Nursing Diagnoses in Vaccination

6.4.1. Most Common NANDA Diagnoses in the Vaccination Process

6.5. Nursing Interventions in the Vaccination Process

6.5.1. Most Frequent NIC Used in the Vaccination Process

6.6. Existing Types of Prevention and Application in the Vaccination Process

6.6.1. Primary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
6.6.2. Secondary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
6.6.3. Tertiary Prevention in the Vaccination Process
6.6.4. Quaternary Prevention in the Vaccination Process

6.7. Immunization in Nursing Specialization
6.8. Nursing Update on Immunization

Module 7. Adult Vaccination

7.1. Adult Immunization Schedules

7.1.1. Characteristics of a Vaccination Schedule
7.1.2. Vaccination Schedules in the Adult Population

7.2. Vaccines From 19 to 64 Years Old

7.2.1. Recommended Vaccines in Adult Population Between 19-64 Years Old

7.3. Vaccination > 64 Years

7.3.1. Recommended Vaccines in Adults Older Than 64 Years of Age

7.4. Vaccination of Pregnant Women

7.4.1. Vaccines Recommended for Pregnant Women
7.4.2. Characteristics of Vaccination for Pregnant Women

7.5. Vaccination During Breastfeeding

7.5.1. Specific Characteristics of Vaccination during Breastfeeding

7.6. Vaccine Adaptation in Adult Population

7.6.1. Calendar Correction in Adult Population

7.7. Vaccination of Adults Living with Patients with Risk Pathology
7.8. Post-exposure prophylaxis vaccination
7.9. Vaccination in Healthcare Personnel

Module 8. Child Vaccination

8.1. Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS)
8.2. Pediatric Vaccine Schedules

8.2.1. Characteristics of a Vaccination Schedule
8.2.2. Vaccination Schedules in the Paediatric Population

8.3. Vaccination Between 0-12 Months

8.3.1. Recommended Vaccines in the Paediatric Population Between 0-12 Months

8.4. Vaccination Between 12 Months and 4 Years Old

8.4.1. Recommended Vaccines in Paediatric Population Between 12 months and 4 Years Old

8.5. Vaccination Between 4-14 Years Old

8.5.1. Recommended Vaccines in the Paediatric Population Between 4-14 Years Old

8.6. Adolescent Vaccination

8.6.1. Recommended Vaccines in Adolescent Pediatric Population

8.7. Vaccination of the Premature Infant

8.7.1. Characteristics Specific to Vaccination of the Preterm Infant
8.7.2. Recommended Vaccines in Pre-term Pediatric Population

8.8. Non-pharmacological Methods in Pain Control

8.8.1. Breastfeeding as a Nonpharmacologic Method for Vaccination Pain

8.9. Vaccine Adaptation in Children

8.9.1. Calendar Correction in Children
8.9.2. Calendar Correction in Immigrant Children

8.10. Myths and False Beliefs in Childhood Immunization

Module 9. Vaccination in Special Situations

9.1. Accelerated Vaccination

9.1.1. Situations Requiring Adaptation of Vaccination
9.1.2. Adaptive Learning of Accelerated Vaccination

9.2. Vaccination in the Pediatric Patient with Primary Immunodeficiencies

9.2.1. Vaccination Recommended for Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiencies
9.2.2. Characteristics of Vaccination of Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiencies

9.3. Vaccination in the Pediatric Patient with Anatomic or Functional Asplenia

9.3.1. Recommended Vaccines in Pediatric Patients with Anatomic or Functional Asplenia
9.3.2. Characteristics of Vaccination in Pediatric Patients with Anatomical or Functional Asplenia

9.4. Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients With HIV

9.4.1. Vaccination Recommended for Pediatric Patients with HIV
9.4.2. Characteristics of Vaccination of Pediatric Patients with HIV

9.5. Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients With Cancer

9.5.1. Recommended Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients with Cancer
9.5.2. Characteristics of Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients with Cancer

9.6. Vaccination in the Pediatric Patient With Solid Organ or Hematopoietic Transplantation

9.6.1. Recommended Vaccines for Pediatric Patients With Solid Organ or Hematopoietic Transplants
9.6.2. Characteristics of Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients With Solid Organ or Hematopoietic Transplants

9.7. Vaccinations for Chronic Pediatric Patients

9.7.1. Recommended Vaccinations for Chronic Pediatric Patients
9.7.2. Characteristics of Vaccinations for Chronic Pediatric Patients

9.8. Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients With Down Syndrome

9.8.1. Recommended Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients with Down Syndrome
9.8.2. Characteristics of Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients with Down Syndrome

9.9. Immigrant, Refugee or Adopted Population Vaccination
9.10. International Traveler's Vaccination

9.10.1. Vaccines to Be Administered When Traveling to Tropical Countries

Module 10. The Future of Vaccines

10.1. Vaccines in Development

10.1.1. Different Vaccines Currently in Development

10.2. Vaccines and the Media
10.3. Reverse Vaccinology: Genome

10.3.1. What Is the Genome?
10.3.2. Concept of Reverse Vaccinology

10.4. Global Vaccination Strategy
10.5. Anti-vaccine Movements. Situation and Approach
10.6. Vaccines and COVID-19

10.6.1. Update on Vaccines and COVID-19

10.7. Vaccines Safety Network
10.8. Vaccine Web Query
10.9. Vaccine Website Credibility

10.9.1. Tips for Checking the Reliability of a Vaccine Website

10.10. Tips for Finding Reliable Information Online

10.10.1. Practical Tips for Finding Reliable Online Health Information

You will understand the fundamental aspects of the vaccination process, from legal considerations to technical procedures, ensuring proper administration”