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Part 1 – Didactic Training: For Pharmacist
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Faculty: Tina Objio, RN, MSN, MHA, CDR, U.S. Public Health Service, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, CDC/NCIRD, Raymond Strikas, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, CDC/NCIRD, Mark S Freedman, DVM, MPH, Veterinary Medical Officer, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN Nurse Educator, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

ACPE UAN: 0130-0000-19-064-H01-P | 14 hours home study | Initial release date 03/08/2019 | Expiration date 03/08/2022 | Activity Type: Knowledge
Participants will watch 14 videos; CDC Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Didactic and Pink Book. The Pink Book contains updated, comprehensive information on each vaccine-preventable disease, as well as the latest information on principles of vaccination, general recommendations on immunization, immunization strategies for healthcare practices and providers and vaccine safety.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
·         Describe the principles of immunity
·         Describe the burden of disease and morbidity of vaccine preventable diseases
·         Discuss indications, side effects and benefits of each adult and adolescent vaccines
·         Identify populations at highest risk for each vaccine-preventable disease

Participants will view the videos on-line and take an exam at the end. A minimum score of 70% correct responses must be received in order to receive credit. Pharmacists will receive credit for a total of 14 hours CPE after successfully completing this part. The CE will upload to the CPE Monitor within 2-4 days after successfully completing this activity.

Part 1 – Didactic Training: For Technician
Vaccine Principles for Pharmacy Technicians

Faculty: Tina Objio, RN, MSN, MHA, CDR, U.S. Public Health Service, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, CDC/NCIRD, Raymond Strikas, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, CDC/NCIRD, Mark S Freedman, DVM, MPH, Veterinary Medical Officer, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN Nurse Educator, Communications and Education Branch (CEB), Immunization Services Division (ISD), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

ACPE UAN: 0130-0000-19-210-H01-T | 3.5 hours home study | Initial release date 8/7/2019 | Expiration date 8/7/2022 | Activity Type:

Knowledge

Participants will complete 3 trainings on-line; Understanding the Basics: General Best Practice Guidelines on Immunization, Vaccine Administration and Vaccine Storage and Handling. They will take an exam at the end of each training and must have a minimum score of 70% correct responses in order to receive credit. Technicians will receive credit for a total of 3.5 CPE after successfully completing this part. The CE will upload to the CPE Monitor within 2-4 days after successfully completing this activity.

At the completion of this activity, the technician will be able to:

·         Describe the principles of immunity

·         Discuss appropriate vaccine storage and handling

·         Describe the principles of vaccine administration

Part 2 – Practicum Training: Vaccinating Adults & Adolescents: Immunization Practice Session For Pharmacist and Technicians

Faculty: Jenny Arnold, Pharm.D., BCPS, Director of Pharmacy Practice Development, Washington State Pharmacy Association
ACPE UAN: 0130-0000-19-063-L01-P&T | 3.5 hours live | Initial release date 03/08/2019 | Expiration date 03/08/2022 | Activity Type: Application
The practicum session involves hands-on training about pharmacist provision of immunizations. The practicum covers how to establish an immunization program in your pharmacy, collaborative drug therapy agreements, protocols, documentation forms, updated guidelines, vaccine storage and handling, work flow tips, and reimbursement. Participants give and receive injections and prepare for adverse events.

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:

·         Establish a vaccination service
·         Manage vaccine adverse reactions
·         Discuss the importance of Health care provider vaccinations
·         Identify tools, guidelines and laws for vaccination
·         Make a strong recommendation for immunizations based on ACIP guidelines
·         Demonstrate proper injection technique and procedures

At the completion of this activity, the technician will be able to:

·         Establish a vaccination service

·         Identify vaccine adverse readings

·         Discuss the importance of Health care provider vaccinations

·         Identify tool, guidelines and laws for vaccination

·         Identify indications for immunizations based on ACIP guidelines

·         Demonstrate proper injection technique and procedures

Registrants must attend the activity, sign-in, complete and submit the official evaluation form. WSPA will upload your CE to the CPE Monitor within 2-3 weeks from the date of the activity. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will receive a total of 3.5 hours CPE for completion of this portion

Part 3 – CPR (No CE, external- on your own)

In order to receive an immunization certificate, you must have a current adult CPR card. CPR training is not included in this training. If your CPR card is not up-to-date, please complete CPR training and provide proof of CPR certification to the WSPA.

WSPA Immunization Training of Completion:
In order to receive your Immunization training certificate, you must successfully complete all three parts of the immunization training within one year of the practicum date. The steps do not need to be completed in succession.  A Certificate of Completion will be mailed to you upon successful completion of the program in its entirety.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.