Technician Advanced Training Immunization | Microcredentials | Travel Medicine Written 4 credit hours

This practical training prepares pharmacy technicians to support travel health services and assist patients preparing for international travel within the pharmacy setting. 

Designed as a microcredential program, this course awards a digital badge upon successful completion and focuses on the technician’s role in workflow coordination, patient support, and travel health service implementation. 

The program introduces key concepts related to travel medicine, preventive care strategies, and the growing role of pharmacy teams in supporting patients before international travel. 

Topics covered include:

  • Fundamentals of travel medicine and travel health services 
  • Common travel-related health risks and prevention strategies 
  • Vaccine and medication considerations for international travelers 
  • Roles of pharmacy technicians in supporting travel health services 
  • Patient communication and education considerations 
  • Documentation and workflow support related to travel medicine services 
  • Travel medication preparation and inventory considerations 
  • Situations requiring pharmacist involvement or referral 

Technicians will also develop practical skills in supporting travel health workflows, assisting with patient education, coordinating service-related documentation, and contributing to a positive patient experience within the pharmacy setting. 

This training is designed to help pharmacy technicians expand their skill set, support growing clinical service offerings, and build specialized expertise that supports professional growth and expanded opportunities within pharmacy practice. 

Technicians who successfully complete the program will earn a digital badge recognizing their competency in supporting pharmacy-based travel health services. 

Earn your microcredential and strengthen your role in supporting pharmacy-based travel medicine services – enroll today.

Travel Medicine - 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 Travel Medicine - 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.

Module 1: Introduction to Travel Vaccines

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Differentiate travel vaccines from routine immunizations.
2. Explain the public health importance of travel vaccines.
3. Discuss the role of pharmacy teams in supporting travel health initiatives.

Module 2: Resources and Guidelines for Travel Vaccines

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Identify authoritative resources for travel vaccine guidelines.
2. Demonstrate the use of digital tools and apps to locate country-specific requirements.
3. Summarize the purpose and content of two key resources (i.e., CDC, WHO, ACIP, etc.).

Module 3: Overview of Travel Vaccines

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Describe the indications, schedules, and administration techniques for common travel vaccines.
2. Explain the nuances of side effects, storage, and handling of travel vaccines.
3. Support the pharmacist in recommending appropriate vaccines based on a traveler’s destination and activities.

Module 4: Patient Assessment and Workflow

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. List steps for conducting a comprehensive patient assessment to determine travel vaccine needs.
2. Use immunization history and travel plans to assist the pharmacist in recommending vaccines for patient case scenarios.
3. Describe an efficient workflow for travel vaccine consultations.

Module 5: Implementing a Travel Vaccine Clinic

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Identify the tools needed to start a community pharmacy-based travel clinic.
2. Explain strategies for setting competitive and sustainable prices for services, medications, and vaccines.
3. Describe solutions for vaccine clinic implementation challenges while optimizing travel service workflows.

Module 6: Initiating Travel-Related Services

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Identify common travel-related medications and their indications.
2. Discuss a technician’s role in prescribing or collaborative practice agreement (CPA) opportunities for travel-related medications.
3. Support the pharmacist in recommending over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription products to address common travel-related health concerns.

Module 7: Summary, Scenarios, and Next Steps

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Analyze a patient scenario to determine appropriate travel-related vaccine or medication recommendations.
2. Summarize key concepts of operating a travel vaccine clinic and/or travel-related services.
3. Describe strategies for maintaining up to date knowledge about travel-related medications and vaccines.

Faculty

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.

Regina Richardson, PharmD

Disclosures:

Regina Richardson has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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