Trainings for Childcare and School Staff

Person conducting an online training.

The Immunization Unit provides no-cost trainings on state-mandated immunization requirements at childcares,
pre-kindergartens, and K-12 schools.

Trainings are open to all staff that transcribe and review immunization records, including: 

• School Nurses,     
• School Administrators, 
• School Registrars, 
• Health Technicians,   
• Health IT Staff,
• School Aids, and   
• Medical Assistants 

Health care providers and social service agencies are welcome to attend as well.

To sign up for scheduled trainings, click on the appropriate links. 

On This Page: 
 School Law and Required Immunizations | School Reporting Training |
 Monthly School/Childcare Office Hours | Immunization Network Updates

School Law and Required Immunizations via Microsoft Teams

State Law:
Required Immunizations

Register to learn California immunization laws and regulations as well as basic procedures for reviewing immunization requirements and medical exemptions. Understand the process for admitting or excluding students and receive instructions how to complete the blue card manually. 

 

Upcoming Pre-K Trainings

Wednesday, 9/20/23
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Register here

Upcoming TK/K-12 Trainings

Tuesday, 9/26/23
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Register here

School Reporting Training via Microsoft Teams

Annual Fall Immunization Report
Pre-K and K-12 (*COMBO) Dates

Receive guidance on submitting the annual state-mandated fall immunization report, including information on report categories and unique situations.

Upcoming Annual Reporting Training

Dates TBD

Monthly drop-in office hour via Microsoft Teams

Monthly Drop-in Office Hours

Join us for this monthly remote drop-in opportunity to engage with the Immunizations Unit. Engage with the Immunizations Unit to have your questions answered in real time about school and childcare immunization requirements. Network and learn best practices and tools for maintaining compliance with immunization law and requirements.

Upcoming Office Hours

Thursday, 9/28/23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Register here

Immunization network updates via Microsoft Teams

Immunization School Network Updates

Network with school and childcare facilities and stakeholders at the quarterly Immunization Network meeting and receive state and local level updates. Share best practices, tools, and messages, as well as discuss clarifications and future training needs.

Upcoming Network Meeting

Dates TBD

 

 

Request a School or Pre-Kindergarten Immunization Law Training

Fill out the form to request a training for your group of 5 or more. Trainings will cover topics related to California School Immunization Law, how to complete blue cards, and annual reporting. 

School and Pre-K Training Requests

Schedule an In-Person Training

Child Care and School Immunization Resources

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

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For more information contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call us at (866) 358-2966.

To request materials, please go to the Immunization Materials page.