This program consists of both self-study and live webinar components. The self-study must be completed before the live session date.
Teaching Format
- This program consists of four parts including a home study and live components.
- The home study component consists of Part 1: a collection of resource documents, and self-study reading materials and Part 2:an online video-recorded PowerPoint lecture.
- The live component consists of Part 3: an interactive overview lecture including a question and answer session and Part 4: a practice demonstration exercise proctored and evaluated by a certified pharmacist immunizer who has successfully completed the American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program and is an experienced immunizer.
- Each participant must complete all four parts of the program, correctly answer at least 70% of each set of self-assessment questions, demonstrate successful injection techniques to a proctor, submit all required documentation, as well as earn both the home study and live PCE credit to have successfully completed this training program.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the role of pharmacy technicians in supporting immunizations
2. Define key terms in the immunization process
3. List common vaccines and vaccination schedule including COVID-19 Vaccine
4. Identify the techniques required to prepare a vaccine for administration
5. Describe the procedures for vaccine administration and safety considerations
6. Identify procedures for immunization-related documentation
7. List procedures for receiving, storing and handling vaccines
8. Describe methods for managing vaccine-related adverse reactions and emergency situations