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• “Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program”

  • When
    Friday, September 02, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Web-Conference

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  Friday, September 2, 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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• ONGOING HOME-STUDY New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training Course! Future LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS 9/7; 10/12; 12/7!!

  • When
    Wednesday, December 07, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 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

  LIVE ZOOM TRAINING DATES...

  SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 10AM - NOON

  OCTOBER 12, 2022 NOON - 2PM

  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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