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Continuing Education

Bridging the Gap in HPV Vaccination: Advancing Cancer Prevention through Early Action

Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician

CE Credits: 1 hours

Activity Description

This continuing education (CE) activity is designed to enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of the epidemiology, oncogenic risks, and prevention strategies associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Participants will gain insights into HPV’s virology, associated cancers, and the impact of vaccination on reducing cancer incidence, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. This CE activity emphasizes the importance of evidence-based vaccination practices, addresses barriers to uptake such as vaccine hesitancy and healthcare disparities, and highlights the provider’s role in effective patient communication. Attendees will also explore practical resources and strategies for improving vaccine access, especially in underserved communities. Additionally, the global impact of HPV screening and vaccination will be explored. Ultimately, this CE activity aims to empower professionals to advocate for HPV vaccination as a critical cancer prevention tool through multidisciplinary collaboration.

CE Credit: 1 hour
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the epidemiology, virology, oncogenic potential, and prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)
  2. Review evidence-based HPV vaccination guidelines and associated trends in cancer incidence
  3. Identify barriers and disparities in HPV vaccine uptake and the global impact of HPV-related cancers
  4. Discuss strategies to enhance provider-patient conversations and HPV vaccine initiatives

Obtaining CE Credit

To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:

  • Reviewing the course learning materials.
  • Confirming information provided on registration.
  • Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
  • Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
  • Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.  

Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.