There are nuances to administering immunizations to pediatric and adolescent patients. CEimpact’s Expert in Residence, Miranda Wilhelm, discusses ACIP recommendations for these age groups; best practices related to site selection and distraction techniques; and opportunities for interprofessional collaboration to positively impact vaccination rates.  

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Discuss Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendations related to child and adolescent immunizations
2. Describe best practices for immunizing children and adolescents including site selection and distraction techniques.
3. Compare scope of practice regulations for pediatric and adolescent immunizations
4. Review opportunities for interprofessional collaboration to improve vaccinations rates
5. Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for providing immunizations during a pandemic

Miranda Wilhelm, Pharm.D.
Clinical Professor
SIUE School of Pharmacy

Dr. Wilhelm does not report any actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this continuing pharmacy education course.

This course is partially funded through an unrestricted educational grant from RxSafe LLC.

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Initial Release Date: September 10, 2020
Planned Expiration Date: September 10, 2023