Technician Advanced Training Immunization Written 4h PTCB Approved

Save money on your Immunization Administration Training journey by bundling our training program and PTCB’s Immunization Administration Assessment-based Certificate Program. 

This package includes:

Note: To be eligible for PTCB’s Immunization Administration Certificate, a candidate must hold an active PTCB CPhT Certification. For questions about PTCB’s Technician Product Verification Certificate, please visit PTCB’s Help Center. 

Here’s how it works:

  1. Purchase this bundle
  2. Complete the CEimpact Immunization Administration Training for Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course
  3. Receive an access code to take PTCB’s Immunization Certificate Program Exam at no additional cost!

A 6-hour ACPE accredited education course intended for pharmacy technicians who are interested in learning the information and obtaining the skills necessary to become immunizers. This course follows the CDC guidelines and is HHS compliant. This course consists of 4 hours of home-study, self-directed learning, followed by a 2 hour live, virtual workshop. Pharmacy technician learners must attend the live, virtual workshop with a pharmacist immunizer present. As part of the live workshop, pharmacy technicians must demonstrate appropriate immunization technique by administering two injections to the pharmacist immunizer. This 6-hour training includes both a home-study component and a live, virtual assessment with a CEimpact trainer.

***If you practice in Massachusetts or New Mexico, please CLICK HERE.

Learning Objectives

Module 1: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Self-Study)

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Describe the classification of commonly available vaccines in the United States.
2. Discuss Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendations related to child, adolescent, and adult immunizations.
3. Discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Module 2: Pharmacy-Based Immunizations (Self-Study)

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Discuss proper vaccine storage and handling.
2. List legal requirements in your state for immunization delivery by a pharmacy technician.
3. Use an exposure plan including blood-borne pathogen directives and needle stick injury prevention.
4. Discuss common adverse events associated with vaccine administration and the process for utilizing the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
5. Use an emergency plan for anaphylaxis associated with vaccine administration.

Module 3: Fundamentals of Vaccine Administration (Self-Study)

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Describe proper aseptic technique to prepare a vaccine for administration.
2. Identify supplies required for vaccine administration.
3. Based on the immunization and patient, determine appropriate anatomic site, route of administration and needle size.
4. Describe the process to administer an immunization, including patient preparation and infection control.

Module 4: Best Practice for Pediatric Immunizations (Self-Study)

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Describe best practices for immunizing children and adolescents including site selection and distraction techniques

Module 5: Fundamentals of Vaccine Administration Live Workshop (Live, Virtual)

CEimpact holds a minimum of 2 Live Workshops each month. Participants MUST complete Modules 1-4, including the exam and course evaluation prior to attending a live workshop. Instructions to register for a Live Workshop are provided upon course enrollment. You must complete all course requirements for Modules 1-4 prior to attending the Live Workshop and Assessment.

Facilitators for the Live Workshop and Assessment may vary. Each facilitator is qualified through CEimpact’s Train-the-Trainer program.

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper aseptic technique to prepare a vaccine for administration.
2. Demonstrate appropriate vaccine administration and distraction techniques.
3. Demonstrate the use of universal precautions while administering vaccines.
4. Describe emergency procedures for anaphylaxis and other adverse effects after vaccine administration.

PTCB Exam Voucher

After completing Modules 1-4, you’ll request your voucher code for the PTCB Immunization Administration Certificate Exam. Once you have received your voucher code via email, you will receive instructions for how to register for your certification exam on the PTCB website. 

Note: To be eligible for PTCB’s Immunization Administration Certificate, a candidate must hold an active PTCB CPhT Certification. For questions about PTCB’s Immunization Administration Certificate, please visit PTCB’s Help Center.  

ACPE Information

Universal Activity Numbers (UAN) included in this course: 

0107-0000-25-145-H06-T
On Demand
4 Hours | 0.4 CEUs

0107-0000-25-146-L06-T
Live/Virtual Workshop
2 Hours | 0.2 CEUs 

State Requirements

State requirements for pharmacy technician immunization training and administration vary. Make sure to review your State Board of Pharmacy requirements and consult appropriate business professionals before making any important decisions for your pharmacy.

Before administering immunizations, pharmacy technicians must comply with all requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy regarding technician immunizers. These requirements may include obtaining and maintaining certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.

CEimpact has partnered with ProCPR to provide a virtual CPR certification option. Important: Before enrolling, you must verify that this training satisfies your state board’s requirements. Many states mandate a live, hands-on CPR skills assessment, which this virtual program does not include. If your state requires such an assessment, you will need to complete a live training course locally.

Faculty

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD

Professor
North Dakota State University 

Disclosures:

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

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD

Clinical Professor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy

Disclosures:

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

Course Details