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CIMA Health Academy

Empowering global healthcare with comprehensive knowledge, the CIMA Health Academy provides extensive training in vaccination and public health, advancing global health initiatives.

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Our Mission

CIMA Health Academy offers an online educational platform dedicated to advancing global healthcare standards. Our courses empower nurses and healthcare administrators with advanced clinical skills and continuous professional development. Through accessible, interactive, and practical training modules, CIMA Health Academy is committed to transforming healthcare education, promoting superior child vaccination practices, and fostering professional growth.

Global Impact of CIMA Health Academy

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Courses

Course 1

Course Outline

Vaccination Programs

A Comprehensive Overview of Development, Impact, and Future Prospects

Module 1: Foundations of Vaccination ProgramsExplores the origins and science of vaccination, from historical vaccine development and immunology basics to the wide-ranging impacts of vaccines. It covers diverse vaccine types, immune system functionalities, and epidemiological contributions to global public health enhancement.
Module 2: Implementation and ImpactDelves into Global Vaccination Efforts, National Immunization Programs, Vaccine Coverage and Access, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, and the pivotal role of Herd Immunity in public health.
Module 3: Monitoring and EvaluationCovers vaccine coverage monitoring, vaccine surveillance systems, assessing vaccine effectiveness, vaccine safety monitoring, and strategies to address vaccine hesitancy for enhanced public health protection.
Module 4: Special Considerations and ImpactAddresses vaccines in special populations, economic impacts, ethical considerations, innovative vaccine technologies, and crucial lessons from the COVID-19 vaccination efforts to enhance global health responses.
Module 5: Vaccine Equity and InfrastructureExplores advanced vaccine management, focusing on distribution strategies, immunization data systems, supply management, and the roles of global health organizations and community health workers, essential for overcoming health disparities and optimizing global immunization programs.
Module 6: Success Stories and Future OutlookReviews vaccine management advances, including international pandemic preparedness, polio eradication, and the evolution of vaccine technologies like mRNA. It emphasizes collaboration in vaccine research, the critical role of public health infrastructure, and global cooperation in optimizing vaccination strategies worldwide.

Course 2

Course Outline

Global Immunization Recovery

Implementing the WHO Big Catch-Up Initiative on missed vaccinations

Module 1: Historical Impact of Vaccination Programs on Global HealthExamines the historical impact of vaccination programs and their crucial role in global public health. It explores the achievements of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), quantifies lives saved by vaccines, and highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving universal vaccine coverage.
Module 2: Current Global Vaccination Gaps and WHO Data on Missed VaccinationsExamines the impact of recent global events on immunization efforts, focusing on the regression in coverage rates and the emergence of zero-dose children. It introduces the IA2030 Framework for Action, analyzes outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, and the complex factors contributing to immunization gaps worldwide.
Module 3: Big Catch-Up Information Pack for Regional and Country TeamsProvides a comprehensive overview of the Big Catch-Up initiative, including its rationale, objectives, and implementation strategies. It covers the application process, funding support, antigen eligibility, and guidelines for developing catch-up vaccination plans to address immunization gaps.
Module 4: (Part1 & Part2): State of Readiness to Effectively Deliver Polio Essential FunctionsThis module examines global readiness for non-GPEI polio functions, covering the Expanded Program on Immunization's 50-year impact, IA2030 implementation, and WHO/UNICEF 2023 estimates. It analyzes the Big Catch-Up initiative's impact on reducing zero-dose children, explores regional disparities, and addresses challenges in achieving full immunization coverage. The module emphasizes data-driven approaches and strategies for outbreak prevention in a changing global landscape.

Course 3

Course Outline

Nutrition-Immunization Intervention Synergy

Cost-Effective Optimization of Child Health

Integrating Nutrition & Vaccination: A Cost-effective Path to Better Child Health This comprehensive learning unit examines the critical intersection between nutrition and immunization interventions, providing evidence-based strategies for implementing cost-effective integrated approaches that enhance child health outcomes globally.
Understanding Nutrition Interventions

Explores nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive approaches while revealing the reciprocal relationship between nutritional status and immune response in children.

Nutrition and Vaccination Integration

Analyzes complementary service models, positioning these interventions as pillars of Universal Health Coverage while addressing system fragmentation.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Evaluates intervention prioritization through the CGD’s guideline crosswalk, highlighting vaccination’s exceptional value among nutrition investments.

Implementation Strategies

Presents practical frameworks for service integration through co-delivery, shared resources, and coordinated outreach across healthcare settings.

Program Evaluation Framework

Provides methodologies for measuring success through targeted indicators focused on vulnerable populations and comparative assessment approaches.

CPD Membership and Certified Excellence

CPD Certificate 1

Honoured Membership in CPD Certification Service

CIMA Health Academy is a recognized member of the CPD Certification Service. This prestigious accreditation underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, continuous professional development in global health and immunization practices.

Our CPD certification number: 19938

By choosing CIMA Health Academy, you are not just enrolling in a course – you are joining a community of learners committed to making a difference in global health. Our CPD-certified programs ensure that your learning experience meets international standards for professional development.

CPD Certificate 2

The Course Certified Excellence

Moreover, our initial course, “Vaccination Programs: A Comprehensive Overview of Development, Impact, and Future Prospects,” has received independent CPD certification,

CPD certification number: 59808, December 2024

validating its alignment with global professional development standards.

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