The Public Health Informatics Institute’s 12 immunization information system (IIS) role descriptions identify typical duties and responsibilities of key job roles within an IIS. The role descriptions indicate sample competencies of individuals fulfilling these roles and are intended to serve as guidance for identifying staffing needs and subsequent recruiting for immunization information systems. The role descriptions were originally created in 2016 and were remapped to the IIS Competency Model to be newly up-to-date in 2023.

The suggested IIS role curricula aim is to strengthen workforce training by helping IIS professionals expand or refresh their skills and knowledge. This webpage outlines recommended courses that align with the required competencies for each IIS role, providing a training curriculum for all levels of IIS staff to acquire the necessary competencies to be successful. For general IIS knowledge, it is recommended that all roles take the four fundamental courses.

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