Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 15-12-3 - Qualifications3.1. A licensed pharmacist may order and administer immunizations as permitted by this rule provided that the pharmacist:3.1.a. is registered with the board to administer immunizations;3.1.b. has successfully complete the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) immunization training program or Board-approved training program, as provided in section 8, which courses shall be based on the standards established for immunization training by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the public health service of the United States Department of Health and Human Services;3.1.c. maintain current certification in basic life-support training, including basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), from the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross or other Board-approved course; and3.1.d. complete a minimum of two hours of continuing pharmacy education related to immunizations each licensing year for a total of four hours each renewal period. The continuing education shall be by a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).3.2. A pharmacy intern licensed by the Board may administer immunizations as permitted by this rule provided that the pharmacy intern:3.2.a. is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is registered with the board to administer immunizations; and3.2.b. has completed all of the training and current certification required by subsections 3.1.b. and 3.1.c. of this section.3.3. A pharmacy technician licensed by the Board may administer immunizations as permitted by this rule provided that the pharmacy technician:3.3.a. is registered with the Board to administer immunizations;3.3.b. is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is registered with the Board to administer immunizations; and3.3.c. has successfully completed a practical training program approved by the ACPE and the Board. This training must include hands-on injection technique and the recognition and treatment of emergency reactions to vaccines; and3.3.d. maintain current certification in basic life-support training, including basic CPR, from the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross or other Board-approved course; and3.3.e. complete a minimum of two hours of continuing pharmacy education related to immunizations each licensing renewal period. The continuing education shall be by a provider approved by the ACPE.3.4. It is unprofessional conduct for a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, or pharmacy technician to administer an immunization in violation of this rule.