49 Pa. Code § 27.407 – Education requirements.

(a) To apply for the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations, a pharmacist or pharmacy intern shall meet the following education requirements:
1. (1) Complete within the 3-year period prior to application an evidence-based course that meets the following criteria:
  1. (i) Includes study material.
  2. (ii) Includes hands-on training and techniques for administration.
  3. (iii) Requires testing with a passing score.
  4. (iv) Provides a minimum of 10 hours of instruction and experiential training.
  5. (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. (2) The course must provide instruction on the following topics:
  1. (i) Basic immunology and the human immune response.
  2. (ii) Mechanics of immunity, adverse effects, dose and administration schedule of available vaccines.
  3. (iii) Response to an emergency situation as a result of the administration of an injectable medication, biological or immunization.
  4. (iv) Administration of subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections.
  5. (v) Disease epidemiology.
  6. (vi) Standards for immunization practices.
  7. (vii) Vaccine-preventable diseases.
  8. (viii) Recommended immunization schedules.
  9. (ix) Vaccine storage and management.
  10. (x) Biohazard waste disposal and sterile techniques.
  11. (xi) Informed consent.
(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).

Authority

The provisions of this § 27.407 amended under sections 4(j), 6(k)(1) and (9) and 9.2(a) of the Pharmacy Act (63 P.S. § § 390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1) and (9) and 390-9.2(a)).

Source

The provisions of this § 27.407 adopted June 30, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3237; amended July 8, 2022, effective July 9, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 3822. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (347440) and (369359).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 27.12 (relating to practice of pharmacy and delegation of duties); 49 Pa. Code § 27.401 (relating to qualifications for authority); and 49 Pa. Code § 27.402 (relating to application, renewal and reactivation procedures).