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Technician Integration in Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services
A series of 30-60-minute interactive online trainings to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with information on how technicians can support pharmacy-based immunization services.
Technician Integration in Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services Home Study
Activity Preview: The expansion of pharmacy-based immunization services has had a dramatic impact on improving immunization rates, and the integration of pharmacy technicians to support pharmacists has become integral to the success of these programs. This CPE activity discusses how pharmacy technicians can bring awareness to patients about vaccine availability, contribute to vaccine access, and aid in immunization service delivery.
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Level: 2
Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians)
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain the need for pharmacy technicians to support pharmacy-based immunization services.
- Describe activities that pharmacy technicians can perform in support of immunization services.
Accreditation Information
The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To claim 1.0 contact hour of CPE credit (0.1 CEU) for attending this live webinar event or for completing the self-study component participants will need to complete the evaluation questions, then CLAIM credit on pharmacist.com. A valid pharmacist.com username and password is required to claim credit. After credit has been claimed, please visit CPE monitor for CPE transcript.
The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) for this activity are listed below:
Live webinar: 0202-0000-19-220-L06-P; 0202-0000-19-220-L06-T
Self-study: 0202-0000-19-220-H06-P; 0202-0000-19-220-H06-T
Initial release date: August 15, 2019
Expiration date (LIVE webinar): October 15, 2019
Expiration date (Self-study): August 15, 2022
Increasing Awareness of Immunization Services: Roles for Pharmacy Technicians
Activity Preview: Pharmacy technicians can play many roles in the delivery of pharmacy-based immunization services. This training considers opportunities for technicians to increase awareness of these services through communication with patients and other members of the health care team.
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Level: 2
Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians)
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe strategies for communicating with patients about vaccines that are appropriate for pharmacy technicians.
- Explain roles for pharmacy technicians communicating with other members of the health care team and community about pharmacy-based immunization services
Accreditation Information
The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To claim .5 contact hour of CPE credit (0.05 CEU) for completing the self-study participants will need to complete the evaluation questions, then CLAIM credit on pharmacist.com. A valid pharmacist.com username and password is required to claim credit. After credit has been claimed, please visit CPE monitor for CPE transcript. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) for this activity are: 0202-0000-19-226-H06-P; 0202-0000-19-226-H06-T
Initial release date: August 15, 2019
Expiration date: August 15, 2022
Supporting Access and Delivery of Pharmacy-based Immunization Services: Roles for Pharmacy Technicians
Activity Preview: Pharmacy-based immunization programs must be run efficiently to be successful. Pharmacy technicians can perform many tasks that facilitate patient access to services and fill gaps in practice that do not require the professional clinical judgment of a pharmacist. This training reviews how pharmacy technicians can facilitate patient access to immunization services and fill gaps in practice, including; collecting, patient information, vaccine preparation, administration documentation, billing and insurance processing, and organizing vaccine clinics.
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Level: 2
Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians)
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss effective strategies on how technician services can be utilized to fill gaps in practice.
- Identify activities pharmacy technicians can perform to support vaccine administration.
Accreditation Information
The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To claim .5 contact hour of CPE credit (0.05 CEU) for completing the self-study participants will need to complete the evaluation questions, then CLAIM credit on pharmacist.com. A valid pharmacist.com username and password is required to claim credit. After credit has been claimed, please visit CPE monitor for CPE transcript. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) for this activity are: 0202-0000-19-227-H06-P; 0202-0000-19-227-H06-T
Initial release date: August 15, 2019
Expiration date (Self-study): August 15, 2022
Vaccine Inventory, Storage and Handling: Roles for Pharmacy Technicians
Activity Preview: Pharmacy technicians can play critical roles in managing all the supplies that are required for a pharmacy-based immunization program. This training focuses on roles for pharmacy technicians in supporting pharmacy-based immunization services, including managing the inventory of vaccines and supplies, ordering new vaccines and supplies when needed, and ensuring that vaccines are stored and handled correctly.
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Level: 2
Learning Objectives (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians)
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe proper storage and handling of vaccines.
- Identify roles pharmacy technicians can play in vaccine inventory, storage, and handling.
Accreditation Information
The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
To claim .5 contact hour of CPE credit (0.05 CEU) for completing the self-study participants will need to complete the evaluation questions, then CLAIM credit on pharmacist.com. A valid pharmacist.com username and password is required to claim credit. After credit has been claimed, please visit CPE monitor for CPE transcript. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) for this activity are: 0202-0000-19-235-H06-P; 0202-0000-19-235-H06-T
Initial release date: August 15, 2019
Expiration date (Self-study): August 15, 2022
Development
All four self-study, continuing education activities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians were developed by the American Pharmacists Association.
Acknowledgements and Disclosures
Advisory Board
Kayla Hensley, PharmD
Pharmacy Regional Clinical Manager
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Elizabeth Oler, PharmD
Pharmacist
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
The original publication was prepared by Judy Crespi Lofton, MS, of JCL Communications, on behalf of APhA.
Disclosures
Kayla Hensley, PharmD, Elizabeth Oler, PharmD, and APhA’s editorial staff declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests in any product or service mentioned in this activity, including grants, employment, gifts, stock holdings, and honoraria. Complete list of APhA staff disclosures.
Conflicts of interest have been resolved through content review by Helen Sairany, PharmD, BCACP, Director of Content Development at the American Pharmacists Association.
Support
All four educational activities are supported by educational grants provided by:
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Sanofi Pasteur US
Additional Resources
Visit the APhA Immunization Center for more resources on immunization topics.
System Requirements
Computer and Internet access is required to complete this activity. Please visit our website to view the System Requirements to have a positive learning experience.