Travel exposes patients to unique health risks, making pharmacists essential in providing preventive care and treatment recommendations. This course offers a comprehensive guide to travel medicine, covering prescription and OTC medications, vaccines, and strategies for implementing a successful travel health service in a community pharmacy. Stamp your professional passport with essential expertise and take this course to confidently support travelers’ health needs.

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
Module 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Elizabeth Skoy, Pharm D, RPh
Professor
North Dakota State University

Miranda Wilhelm, Pharmd
Clinical Professor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy

Regina Richardson, PharmD
Pharmacist
Bremo Pharmacy

Elizabeth Skoy, Miranda Wilhelm, and Regina Richardson have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: June 15, 2025
Planned Expiration Date: June 15, 2028

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