Section 27.407. Education requirements

(a) To apply for the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, a pharmacist shall meet the following education requirements:

(1) Complete within the 2-year period prior to application an evidence-based course that meets the following criteria:

(i) Includes study material.

(ii) Includes hands-on training and techniques for administration.

(iii) Requires testing with a passing score.

(iv) Provides a minimum of 10 hours of instruction and experiential training.

(v) Complies with current guidelines and recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ACPE or a similar health authority or professional body.

(2) The course must provide instruction on the following topics:

(i) Basic immunology and the human immune response.

(ii) Mechanics of immunity, adverse effects, dose and administration schedule of available vaccines.

(iii) Response to an emergency situation as a result of the administration of an injectable medication, biological or immunization.

(iv) Administration of subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections.

(v) Disease epidemiology.

(vi) Standards for immunization practices.

(vii) Vaccine-preventable diseases.

(viii) Recommended immunization schedules.

(ix) Vaccine storage and management.

(x) Biohazard waste disposal and sterile techniques.

(xi) Informed consent.

(xii) Authority and recordkeeping requirements as provided in this chapter.

(b) The Board approves courses offered by ACPE-accredited providers and educational institutions that meet the criteria and provide instruction on the topics listed in subsection (a).

The provisions of this § 27.407 adopted June 30, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3237.

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Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 27.401 (relating to qualifications for authority); and 49 Pa. Code § 27.402 (relating to application and renewal procedures).