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• ONGOING HOME-STUDY New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training Course! FINAL 2022 TRAINING 12/7!!

  • When
    Wednesday, December 07, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    www.nmpharmacy.org

  Register

  "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

  ONGOING HOME-STUDY TRAINING (materials NOW available)

  Home Study RECORDING - 3 hours

  
  

  Slides updated

  
  

  (3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE SESSION)

  Pre-Requsites:  Must submit Copy of current PTCB or ExCPT Certification + Letter of Recommendation from supervising Pharmacist.  Proof of Current CPR status will be required prior to issuing an Immunization Certificate.
  

  FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION

  LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED VIA ZOOM: 

  LIVE SLIDES

  FINAL 2022 LIVE ZOOM TRAINING DATE...

  DECEMBER 7, 2022 10AM - NOON

  (Separate Registration required - email jweston@nmpharmacy.org with your desired Live session date!) ZOOM MEETING FORMAT!
  

  This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session.  Please contact Julie Weston at the NMPhA office with any questions at jweston@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729. 

  "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

  ACPE #0104-0000-20-044-H06-T  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs / Initial Release Date:  12/2/20 / Expiration Date:  12/2/2023

  Presenters: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Walgreen’s Patient Care Center Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Clinical Assistant Professor, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

  Alexandra Herman, PharmD, Assistant Professor - Clinical Educator, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences, Albuquerque, NM

  Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Describe proper technique when drawing up and administering immunizations (video); 2)     Recognize vaccines, vaccine required preparations, and their appropriate routes of administration' 3)  Identify proper supplies, needle size, and needle length based on vaccine, patient age/size; 4)  Identify proper documentation, reporting (includes NMSIIS), and vaccine storage requirements; 5)  Describe safety measures to avoid accidental needle stick injuries and 6)  Describe appropriate procedures needed for emergency situations.

  Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on this form.  The Immunization Training Certification will not be acknowledged until the full 5 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

  Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This application-based program provides 3.0 contact hours (0.3CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists.  Participants must have a passing grade of 70% on the home-study quiz and are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits  will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation form. 

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program” 12/13 FINAL DATE IN 2022!

  • When
    Tuesday, December 13, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  FINAL 2022 DATE!

  Tuesday, December 13, 2022

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-20-015-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• 1/21 - 1/22/23 VIRTUAL Mid-Winter Meeting - 14 live contact hrs. offered!

  • Start
    Saturday, January 21, 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Sunday, January 22, 2023
  •  
    4:20 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Registered
    79 registrants

  Register

  New Mexico Pharmacists Association

  2023 Virtual Mid-Winter Meeting

  1/21 – 1/22/23

  (7 Live contact hours each day!)

  Tentative Agenda

  Confirmed topics:

  - 2023 BOP Drug Law Update

  - Medication Safety

  - Evolving Overdose Epidemic

  - Hospice/Palliative Care

  - Pharmacogenomics

  - Order & Access Labs

  - Suicide Awareness & Resources

  - Grown, Green and Healthy: A Palette of Plant-based Diets

  - Practical Considerations for Symptom Relief with Medical Cannabis

  - Dementia

  - Immunization Follow-up (2 hrs.)

  - Hormonal Contraception Follow-up

  The meeting will be conducted through ZOOM!

  MEETING TIMES:
  

  1/21/23 8:00AM - 4:40PM

  1/22/23 8:00AM - 4:20PM

  

  Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Information

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  Pharmacists and other health professionals may earn up to 14 contact hours or 1.4 CEU’s by participating and successfully completing a program evaluation form for each program attended.  NMPhA will submit the completed CPE hours into the CPE Monitor database within 30 days to attendees who have successfully completed a Program Evaluation Form. 

  NOTE:  CPE credit will not be issued unless all appropriate fees are paid.

  TARGET AUDIENCE:  Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.

  GRIEVANCE POLICY:  If, for any reason, a participant is unsatisfied with one program or the entire program, that participant must file his/her grievance, either by phone or in writing, with the NMPhA office within ten business days of the program in order to determine the refund amount.  If the individual(s) remain unsatisfied with the response from the NMPhA Program Administrator, he/she may request to appeal the situation before the Association’s Executive Council at the next scheduled meeting.  Such an appeal may be done either in person or in writing.  All expenses pertinent to such an appeal shall be borne by the individual(s) requesting the appeal.

  All meeting handout materials will be available online!

  
  To access handouts …log on to
  

  www.nmpharmacy.org and click on ‘Events’ at the top of the homepage; Click on ‘Handouts’
  
  

  Updated Program Agenda & handouts will be posted when they become available.

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Thursday, February 23, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  Thursday, February 23, 2023

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Saturday, April 29, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  Saturday, April 29, 2023

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• ONGOING ONLINE New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Contraception MUST COMPLETE BEFORE 3/14/23 or 6/8/23 Live Session!

  • When
    Thursday, June 08, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://hscmoodle.health.unm.edu

  Register

  New Mexico Pharmacist Home-Study MOODLE Training!

  "Prescriptive Authority for Hormonal Contraception"

  ONGOING ONLINE TRAINING!

  (4 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE ZOOM SESSION)

  2023 LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED: 

  - MARCH 14, 2023  Noon - 2pm

  - JUNE 8, 2023  Noon - 2pm

  (Separate Registration required!) ZOOM MEETING FORMAT!
  

  MUST BE A CURRENT NMPhA MEMBER OR CHAIN DRUG COALITION MEMBER prior to registering for course.

  This course consists of 4 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session.  Please contact Julie Weston at the NMPhA office with any questions at jweston@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729.  Once you have registered and paid, NMPhA will forward Moodle log-in instructions within 2-4 days.

  “New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Contraception”  ACPE #0104-0000-21-021-H01-P  4 contact hrs. / 0.4 CEUs

  ONLINE MOODLE INSTRUCTIONS

  Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, participants will be able to:  1)  Explain the need for Pharmacist Prescribed Contraceptives in New Mexico; 2)  Define what family planning means, the role of family planning programs, and cost savings by family planning programs for families and communities; 3)  Introduce the US MEC Summary Chart and its use and review its history; 4)  Present and review the documents/protocol created for New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for contraception; 5)  Identify available contraceptive methods and mechanism of action/effectiveness of available contraceptives; 6)  Define common side effects of HC and how to manage those side effects appropriately; 7)  Describe important features of effective communication with patients and proper patient communication techniques to be used in the pharmacy for successful outcomes; 8)  Review how to help the patient choose the best method based on a focused health history and individual needs, the significance of informed consent and the proper consenting process, and confidentiality needs of the patient and 9)  Describe a workflow process in pharmacy practice to furnish patients with self-administered contraceptives.

   “New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Contraception Live Requirement”  ACPE #0104-0000-21-022-L04-P  2 contact hrs. / 0.2 CEUs

  Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, participants will be able to: 1)  Provide a brief review of key facts concerning hormonal contraception; 2)  Review sample patient cases; 3)  Offer the opportunity to ask questions and clarify issues in providing hormonal contraceptive care; 4)  Identify the best resources for building clinical skills and 5)  Offer pharmacy-specific practice suggestions.

  HANDOUTS

  PROGRAM SLIDES FOR DOWNLOAD

  OCConsent2017.doc (2).docx

  3NM Self-Screening Risk Assessment Questionnaire.docx
  

  DOWNLOAD USMEC APP AND HAVE AVAILABLE DURING THE TRAINING!

  To receive CPE + New Mexico Prescriptive Authority you must:

  1.        Provide full payment of training

  2.        Review all content

  3.       Passing grade of 80% on the post quiz in the home-study portion

  4.     Complete program evaluations online plus in live portion

  Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on this form.  Full NM HC prescriptive authority will not be acknowledged until the full 6 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

  Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This knowledge-based program provides 4.0 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists. The additional knowledge-based live program offers 2.0 contact hrs. (0.2 CEUs) CPE credit.   Participants must have a passing grade of 80% on the home-study quiz and are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits  will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation form. 

  
  

  LIVE TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULED: 

  2023 Training Dates:

  - MARCH 14, 2023  Noon - 2pm

  - JUNE 8, 2023  Noon - 2pm

  - LIVE ZOOM MEETING (Contact NMPhA for meeting instructions)  ZOOM Meeting link will be forwarded 2-3 days prior to the session.
  

  Additional Live Training Dates Based upon demand!
  

  
  

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• Exhibit Information - NMPhA 94th Annual Convention - 6/24/23

  • When
    Saturday, June 24, 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, 2910 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

  Register

  Saturday, June 24, 2023
      2023 NMPhA 94th Annual Convention EXHIBITORS!

  11am - 2pm

  exhibit flyer 2023.doc
  

  Attendance: 200 people expected

  Profile of attendees:   Attending are Pharmacists from all areas of practice as well as other healthcare professionals. Attendees include: Community Pharmacists; Independent Pharmacy Owners; Consultant Pharmacists; Chief Pharmacists; Hospital Pharmacists; Professors and Students from UNM College of Pharmacy; Pharmacist Clinicians; New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Members and Drug Inspectors and Staff; Certified Nurse Practitioners; Certified Nurse Midwives; Physician Assistants; Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT); and Pharmacy Technicians.

  Booth Size & Cost:  EARLY BIRD by 5/19/23

  8’ x 8’, pipe and drape @ $800 or 8’x 16’ @ $1200

  LATE REGISTRATION after 5/26/23

  8’x 8’ @ $900 or 8’x 16’ @ $1300

  Booth Assigned:   Upon receipt of your exhibit fee you will be listed as an exhibitor in our Annual Convention Program. Booth locations are assigned on a first-paid basis.

  Setup Time:   Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Exhibit Time:   11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Breakdown: Directly following show at 2:00 pm

  Cost:   $800 - $1300. If your company is sponsoring a speaker and NMPhA is not processing a grant request from your organization, the fee is waived. However, we still need the form.

  Refund Policy:   Up to three weeks prior to our Convention a refund, minus a $50.00 administration fee may be obtained. No refunds after Friday, June 16, 2023.  No refunds for no shows!

  Tax ID#:   85-0096044 

  The complete program agenda and Exhibitor registration form are available on our website at www.nmpharmacy.org   If you need to book a hotel room, please do so by 6/1/23… 

  Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel

  2910 Yale Blvd SE

  Albuquerque, New Mexico  87106 

  You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations through the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel by calling (505) 843-7000 or or Toll Free (800) 252-7772.

  Reservations must be made by June 1, 2023, to be a part of the NMPhA room block

  Reservations received after this date will be confirmed on a space available basis only.

  Single or Double........................................ $109.00

  FULL PROGRAM AGENDA & REGISTRATION FORM - TBA

  ADDITIONAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

  Sponsorship Information Sheet 2023.doc
  

  HOPE TO SEE YOU IN JUNE 2023!

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Friday, July 21, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  Friday, July 21, 2023

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Saturday, August 12, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  Saturday, August 12, 2023

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• ONGOING ONLINE TB Skin Testing (TST) New Mexico Prescriptive Authority/complete before 4/27 or 9/7/23 live session!

  • When
    Thursday, September 07, 2023
  •  
    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    https://hscmoodle.health.unm.edu

  Register

  New Mexico Pharmacist Home-Study MOODLE Training!

  "TB Skin Testing (TST) New Mexico Prescriptive Authority"

  ONGOING ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING LIVE IN-PERSON SESSION!

  (3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR

  TO 1 HR. LIVE IN-PERSON SESSION)

  LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED: (Maximum of #10 persons for in-person training at Walgreen's District Office, 7770 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 400, Alb., NM  87109)

  APRIL 27, 2023 10:30AM - 11:30AM

  SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 10:30AM - 11:30AM

  (Separate Registration required!) In-Person Format!  Contact jweston@nmpharmacy.org with the date you wish to attend!
  

  This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 1 hour of live/in-person training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session.  Please contact Julie Weston at the NMPhA office with any questions at jweston@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729.  Once you have registered and paid, I will forward Moodle log-in instructions within ONE WEEK.

  “TB Skin Testing (TST) New Mexico Prescriptive Authority” 

  ACPE #0104-0000-20-043-H01-P  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs

  Upon completion of this application-based program, participants will be able to: 

  1) Analyze the cause, transmission and pathogenesis of tuberculosis, specifically latent tuberculosis infection and its progression to tuberculosis disease; 2) Discuss significant recent trends in the epidemiology of tuberculosis and identify populations in the United States and New Mexico at high-risk of latent tuberculosis infection and progression to tuberculosis disease; 3) Discuss the limitations inherent in the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, how those limitations might affect tuberculin skin testing in the pharmacy setting and current alternatives to the Mantoux tuberculin skin test; 4) Compare the components of a targeted tuberculin skin test health history/risk assessment and their significance in interpreting tuberculin skin test reactions; 5) Demonstrate the correct technique for administering the Mantoux tuberculin skin test; 6) When presented with Mantoux tuberculin skin test reactions and accompanying health histories, participant will be able to demonstrate the correct technique for reading/interpreting these reactions and documenting the results and 7) Identify patients who would benefit from referral for further medical evaluation and describe the appropriate referral process.

   “Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Tuberculosis Testing - Live Case Discussion and Administration Practice”  ACPE #0104-0000-21-004-L01-P  1 contact hr. / 0.1 CEU

  Upon completion of this application-based program, participants will be able to: 1) Review the Board of Pharmacy laws and written protocol for Pharmacist Prescribed Tb testing; 2) Identify the education, training, and steps required to properly perform Pharmacist Prescribed Tb testing; 3) Assist pharmacists in providing safe and effective tuberculin testing in New Mexico and 4) Practice Tb testing and case based discussion to determine negative and positive Tb tests.

  ONLINE MOODLE LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS

  To receive CPE + New Mexico Prescriptive Authority you must:

  1.        Provide full payment of training

  2.        Review all content

  3.       Passing grade of 80% on the post quiz in the home-study portion

  4.     Complete program evaluation in Home-Study + live portion

  Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation forms to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation forms.  Full NM TB prescriptive authority will not be acknowledged until the full 3 hour training plus the 1 hour live session is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

  Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This application-based program provides 3.0 contact hours (0.3CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists. The additional application-based live program offers 1.0 contact hrs. (0.1CEUs) CPE credit.   Participants must have a passing grade of 80% on the home-study quiz and are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits  will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation form. 

  
  

  LIVE TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULED: 

  2023 IN-PERSON Training Dates:

  APRIL 27, 2023 10:30AM - 11:30AM

  SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 10:30AM - 11:30AM

  PROGRAM HANDOUT MATERIALS

  CONSENT FORM

  TB PRACTICUM

  TB PROTOCOL

  Additional Live Training Dates Based upon demand!

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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Saturday, September 09, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

  Register

  Saturday, September 9, 2023

  9:00am - 5:00pm

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines

  The New Mexico Program

  (Virtual Zoom Meeting)
  

  This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

   The “Train the Trainer” program is complimentary for anyone who has previously completed the 12hr. course and is willing to commit to help NMPhA in teaching future training sessions. Please contact the NMPhA office directly if you are interested.

  Training requirement:

  The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

  Purpose: This application-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

  Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

  1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

  2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

  3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

  4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

  5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

  6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

  7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

  Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours
  

  Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

  The home-study exam (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

  Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

  Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

  Immunization Program - Updated November 2021
  

  1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of FEBRUARY 2020
  12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
  19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
      
  20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
  23. nutsandbolts2020.pdf– pdf
  24. nutsandbolts2020.ppt– PowerPoint
  25. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
  26. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
  27. Preventabe DX 2020.pdf– pdf
  28. Preventabe DX 2020.pptx– PowerPoint
  29. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  30. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
  31. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
      
  32. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  33. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
  34. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED JULY 2018
  35. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
  36. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
  37. IZregupdated2015.pdf
      
  38.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
  39. Home Study Exam - pdf 

   You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 

  as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Numbers are to be determined.  The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for the 8.0/0.8 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-21-001-L06-P & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-21-002-H06-P. 

  The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

  NMPhA will input the CPE credits into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on evaluation form.

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• ONGOING HOME-STUDY New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training Course! 2023 TRAINING DATES SCHEDULED!

  • When
    Tuesday, October 10, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    www.nmpharmacy.org

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  "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

  ONGOING HOME-STUDY TRAINING (materials NOW available)

  Home Study RECORDING - 3 hours

  
  

  Slides updated

  
  

  (3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE SESSION)

  Pre-Requsites:  Must submit Copy of current PTCB or ExCPT Certification + Letter of Recommendation from supervising Pharmacist.  Proof of Current CPR status will be required prior to issuing an Immunization Certificate.
  

  FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION

  LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED VIA ZOOM: 

  LIVE SLIDES

  2023 LIVE ZOOM TRAINING DATES SCHEDULED...

  JANUARY 17, 2023 NOON - 2PM

  APRIL 18, 2023 NOON-2PM

  JULY 11, 2023 NOON - 2PM

  OCTOBER 10, 2023 NOON - 2PM

  (Separate Registration required - email jweston@nmpharmacy.org with your desired Live session date!) ZOOM MEETING FORMAT!
  

  This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session.  Please contact Julie Weston at the NMPhA office with any questions at jweston@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729. 

  "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

  ACPE #0104-0000-20-044-H06-T  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs / Initial Release Date:  12/2/20 / Expiration Date:  12/2/2023

  Presenters: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Walgreen’s Patient Care Center Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Clinical Assistant Professor, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

  Alexandra Herman, PharmD, Assistant Professor - Clinical Educator, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences, Albuquerque, NM

  Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Describe proper technique when drawing up and administering immunizations (video); 2)     Recognize vaccines, vaccine required preparations, and their appropriate routes of administration' 3)  Identify proper supplies, needle size, and needle length based on vaccine, patient age/size; 4)  Identify proper documentation, reporting (includes NMSIIS), and vaccine storage requirements; 5)  Describe safety measures to avoid accidental needle stick injuries and 6)  Describe appropriate procedures needed for emergency situations.

  Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on this form.  The Immunization Training Certification will not be acknowledged until the full 5 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

  The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

  Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This application-based program provides 3.0 contact hours (0.3CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists.  Participants must have a passing grade of 70% on the home-study quiz and are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation form. 

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