Immunization Administration Certificate Program
- 6 Hours On-Demand
- Hands-On Training + Validations Required
- Downloadable Resources
- ACPE-accredited / BPTS-recognized
Immunization Administration Certificate Program
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and ensure the highest level of patient care in immunization services. Enroll in our Immunization Administration Certificate program and take the first step towards becoming an expert in immunization administration.
Enroll Now and elevate your pharmacy career with the Immunization Administration Certificate!
$129 – Members
$149 – Non Members
NPTA's Immunization Administration Certificate Program
Master Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services
The Immunization Administration Certificate is your gateway to demonstrating proficiency in pharmacy-based immunization services. This certification highlights your expertise in administering vaccines, managing inventory, and ensuring patient safety.
Why Earn the Immunization Administration Certificate?
Earning this certificate showcases your advanced skills and knowledge in immunization services, making you a valuable asset to any pharmacy team. It emphasizes your commitment to patient care and safety, ensuring you are well-prepared to handle immunization tasks effectively.
Eligibility Requirements:
CPhT-certified through either NHA or PTCB and/or Registered with their State Board of Pharmacy
How This Course Works:
- Participants must complete six separate online learning modules (totaling six hours), each comprised of a recorded webinar and a module quiz.
- A passing score of 70% or higher is required for each module quiz.
- After completing the self-study modules, participants must complete documented hands-on training and complete skill validations demonstrating proficiency.
- After completing the self-study modules, participants must pass a comprehensive final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Options for Hands-On Training + Validations
Option 1: At your workplace (RECOMMENDED)
Work with a pharmacist certified to give immunizations? If so, you can have your pharmacist validate your training hours and skill validations on-the-job. We will provide you with all the necessary forms and the instructions for your pharmacist/proctor. For your skill validations, you will be required to administer two injections (of sterile NaCl 0.9%) to your pharmacist/proctor.
What You’ll Learn:
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Gain a deep understanding of diseases that can be prevented through vaccination.
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services: Learn the ins and outs of providing immunization services in a pharmacy setting.
- Storage and Handling of Vaccine Inventory and Supplies: Master the best practices for storing and handling vaccines and related supplies.
- Immunization Administration Best Practices and SOPs: Familiarize yourself with the standard operating procedures and best practices for administering vaccines.
- Vaccine Safety and Adverse Events: Understand how to ensure vaccine safety and manage adverse events effectively.
Demonstrate Your Advanced Skills:
With the Immunization Administration Certificate, you’ll showcase your advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases: Be well-versed in the various diseases that vaccines can prevent.
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services: Provide comprehensive immunization services within the pharmacy.
- Storage and Handling: Ensure vaccines are stored and handled correctly to maintain their efficacy.
- Immunization Administration: Administer vaccines following the best practices and SOPs.
- Vaccine Safety and Adverse Events: Monitor and manage any adverse events related to vaccinations to ensure patient safety.
What’s Included:
- Module 1. Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Module 2. Pharmacy-Based Immunization Services
- Module 3. Storage and Handling of Vaccine Inventory and Supplies
- Module 4. Vaccine Administration
- Module 5. Vaccine Safety and Vaccine Adverse Events
- Module 6. Increasing Awareness of Immunization Services
- Module 7. Vaccine Administration Hands-On Training & Skills Assessment
What’s NOT Included:
The following items are required to complete your hands-on training and skill validations. You may purchase a lab kit here if you do not have access to these supplies at your pharmacy.
- 3 x 10 mL vials of sterile normal saline
- 22 x 3 mL luer lok syringes (we recommend three ml)
- 11 x 25G 5/8” needles
- 11 x 25G 1” needles
- Alcohol prep pads
- Gauze or cotton balls
- Bandages
- Gloves
- Sharps Container
- Injection pad simulator or alternative
as of June 2024
Affordable & Accessible: The NPTA Difference
Affordable.
NPTA believes that pharmacy technicians should earn more – not pay more…which is why we offer the most affordable options for advanced CPhT training programs.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for 4 contact hours.
NPTA has long been the recognized industry leader in advanced training programs and specialty certifications for pharmacy technicians. Since 1999, we have provided advanced training programs and specialty certifications to over 24,000 CPhTs.
Accessible.
NPTA training programs are available to all CPhTs (NHA or PTCB) and are available as online, on-demand courses.
Technicians enrolled in the program are required to complete 4 hours online self-study. You can be trained and prepared to sit for your BPTS certificate exam within days.
NPTA also offers affordable options for site licenses to schools and employers interested in offering one or more of our advanced training programs. To learn more – click here.
FAQs
Individuals must be nationally certified pharmacy technicians (CPhT) through either NHA or PTCB, and/or be registered/licensed by their State Board of Pharmacy, and/or be actively enrolled in an formal pharmacy technician training program recognized or accredited by either ABHES, ACPE, DOE, NHA or PTCB.
This course is ACPE-accredited for 4 hours of continuing pharmacy education. This course is also recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) for the Billing & Reimbursement Certificate exam.
This is a self-directed course, meaning that the majority of the program is available online and on-demand to fit into your desired pace and schedule. It has been accredited for 6.0 contact hours.
The list price for this course is $129 for active NPTA members or $149 for non-members.
