Immunization Administration: Overview and Updates in the World of Immunizations

Training Overview

This activity includes 2-hours of live lecture and 1-hour of hands-on immunization administration training. Upon completion of this training, participants will be prepared to provide immunizations at their place of employment based on federal and state law, the scope of practice, and requirements of supervision. Supplementary home-study courses are available for pharmacy technicians that require more than 3 hours of CPE to provide immunizations in their specific state.

This training program will prepare pharmacy technicians to effectively administer immunizations and will improve their knowledge base regarding immunizations. This training will also provide important immunization-related updates for participating pharmacists and other health care providers with a refresher on administration technique. 

Information regarding vaccines and COVID-19 is ever-changing, and this presentation may not cover all current information.

Format: Live

Target Audience: Pharmacy technicians, Pharmacists
Universal Activity Numbers (UAN): 0173-0000-24-001-L06-T
Credits: ACPE (3.00)

Learning Objectives 

• Identify the appropriate type, dosage, and route of administration of various vaccines

• Describe the role of a pharmacy technician in administering immunizations

• Implement appropriate procedures for storage of vaccines, patient documentation, and evaluation of potential contraindications for vaccines

• Demonstrate proper technique for preparing and administering immunizations