Technician Advanced Training Immunization | Microcredentials On-Demand 6 credit hours

This ACPE-accredited immunization training prepares pharmacy technicians to safely and effectively administer vaccines in accordance with CDC guidelines and HHS requirements.

Technicians who complete this program will earn a digital badge to showcase their competency in immunization administration.

This on demand 6-hour course combines flexible, self-paced learning with a 1-hour live virtual skills assessment, where learners will demonstrate immunization technique under supervision.

Pharmacy technicians schedule and complete the hands-on skills assessment alongside a pharmacist immunizer after completing the home study component of the training. Instructions to register for a live virtual skills assessment are provided upon course enrollment.

This format allows technicians to complete required training without travel while still meeting all clinical and regulatory expectations.

Enroll now to complete your immunization training efficiently and on schedule.

If you practice in Massachusetts, please CLICK HERE. 

Training multiple pharmacy technicians? Get them all enrolled with one simple payment HERE.

Immunizations - Technician

Claim Your Badge

You will receive an email from Credly (our credential partner), after you complete the course, inviting you to claim your digital badge for Immunizations - Technician. This will allow you to easily share your achievement with colleagues, managers, and your professional network on LinkedIn and other platforms. When you receive the email, please click the button and create an account on Credly.com so that you can “accept” the badge.

Need help? Find a step-by-step tutorial video at this link.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vaccine-preventable diseases.
2. Describe recommendations related to vaccines used to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases in children, adolescents, and adults.
3. Identify appropriate administration considerations for vaccines used to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including dosing schedules and product-specific requirements.
4. Explain proper vaccine storage and handling.
5. Describe common adverse events associated with vaccine administration and the process for utilizing the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
6. Describe emergency procedures for anaphylaxis and other adverse effects after vaccine administration.
7. Explain documentation, reporting, and communication practices that support safe vaccine administration and continuity of care.
8. Discuss considerations for vaccinating diverse patient populations, including children, older adults, pregnant patients, and individuals with chronic conditions.
9. Evaluate patient scenarios to determine appropriate actions that support safe and effective immunization delivery.
10. Describe proper aseptic technique to prepare a vaccine for administration.
11. Demonstrate proper aseptic technique to prepare a vaccine for administration.
12. Identify the necessary supplies for administering vaccines.
13. Describe the process to administer an immunization, including patient preparation and infection control.
14. Demonstrate appropriate vaccine administration and distraction techniques.
15. Demonstrate the use of universal precautions while administering vaccines.
16. Describe current recommendations for routine and catch-up childhood and adolescent immunizations.
17. Describe best practices for immunizing children and adolescents, including site selection and distraction techniques.
18. Identify age-appropriate intramuscular and subcutaneous injection sites, needle sizes, and positioning techniques for pediatric patients.
19. Explain strategies that promote comfort and reduce anxiety during pediatric immunization encounters.
20. Discuss scope-of-practice considerations and workflow roles for pharmacy technicians involved in pediatric vaccination services. 

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD

Disclosures:

Elizabeth Skoy has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD

Disclosures:

Miranda Wilhelm has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course Details