Practice Based Immunization Training for Pharmacists 2023-2026
This is a practice-based continuing education activity for pharmacists who plan to implement a pharmacist-directed immunization program at their practice site or fulfill the requirements to become a pharmacist immunizer. This comprehensive and interactive continuing pharmacy education certification program is designed to meet various state regulations* for pharmacist immunizers.
*This activity meets state requirements for immunization in Connecticut (with current CPR certification). For out of state participants please check your state regulations. This is NOT the APhA activity.
Visit this site frequently for updated information or contact joanne.nault@uconn.edu to be informed of new classes as they are scheduled.
THIS NEW & IMPROVED VERSION of Immunization Training for Pharmacists has added materials to make it a 21.5 hour activity-Newly accredited in 2023!
NEXT DATE
AUGUST 2024 – if there is interst
Storrs, CT
7:30 – 5:00
Cost: $299
To REGISTER go to Orange Registration Button above
Brochure for full details
Requirements for Successful Completion
1. Complete the 13.5 hours of online home study materials by signing into HuskyCT with your guest ID and password provided to you upon registration. View the activities, successfully complete the post-test learning assessments within HuskyCT. You must complete all 18 activities to attend the live session.
2. Attend and successfully complete the live activities to be held on:
AUGUST 2024
LIVE/VIRTUAL Format
Storrs, CT
3. Please note: you must complete and maintain CPR certification, at your own expense and coordination, in order to fulfill the CT state requirements for a pharmacist immunizer. This will NOT be offered as part of this training.
4. If necessary to have a Virtual format we will schedule in-person technique training and assessment following the Virtual/Live Events. We will contact you with dates/times at various locations.
A total of 21.5 hours (including 8.0 live credits ) of practice-based continuing education credit will be issued upon successful completion of all required activities.
E-mail joanne.nault@uconn.edu with questions.
Annual Continuing Education Updates for Pharmacists
State Regulations in Connecticut require pharmacists who have completed a practice-based immunization training to obtain continuing education on immunizations annually to maintain their certification. These activities are designed to fulfill the requirement and update pharmacists on current information. The credits can also be applied to your required 15 credits of annual CE.
Meet your annual Immunization Certification CE Requirement!
See the Immunization Section on our YAFI CE page
Immunization Resources
These are some valuable articles and tools for use in your Immunization practice.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 21.5 contact hours (2.15 CEUs) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentations, pass the quizzes with a grade of 70% or better, and complete all evaluations. (ACPE #0009-23-004-CP) Statements of credit will be electronically transmitted to CPE Monitor within 72 hours of completing the activity.
Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.