Be sure to register for the 2024 North Dakota Immunization Conference taking place on June 18 and 19th at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. A Motivational Interviewing Workshop is scheduled for June 20 focused on vaccinations to complement the Conference. Join in person OR online – choose your attendance option when you register!
Access the Registration Page for the agenda and speaker information. The cost to attend is $100 (prior to May 31, 2024).
. This conference aims to help people learn more about immunizations and attendees achieve:
- Strategies to Boost Immunization Rates: Explore strategies and best practices to increase immunization coverage rates.
- Better Communication Skills: Evaluate communication strategies for responding to questions from patients/families.
- Latest Immunization Updates: Discuss updates to the child, adolescent, and adult immunization schedule.
Who Should Attend?
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Public Health Professionals
- Anyone interested in immunizations
The conference planning committee is excited to also offer a Motivational Interviewing Training Specific to Immunizations workshop on June 20.
Trevor Manthey, MSD, Ph.D. of Manthey Consulting will lead a motivational interviewing training specific to immunizations. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based and culturally sensitive way to speak with hesitant patients about getting vaccinated. The goal of motivational interviewing is to help people manage mixed feelings and move toward healthy behavior change that is consistent with their values and needs. The workshop will run 8:30am – 2:30pm with lunch provided. The Workshop registration fee is $30 and is limited to 100 attendees.