Virtual Meeting: 9:00am - 5:00pm (MST)
Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program
(Virtual Webinar) Certificate Program
Presenter:
Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor, Community Pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Director of Community Outreach, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM
ACPE UAN #0104-0000-23-032-B06-P 12 contact hrs. / 1.2 CEUs / CPN #0104-23-002-CP
(includes home-study UAN #0104-0000-23-031-H06-P)
Initial Release Date: 10/23/23 / Expiration Date: 10/23/2026
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 is also required for participants to provide prior to the class. https://forms.gle/RrXYpzRyXu6r9ZJZ8
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html
The home-study exam is also
required for participants to provide prior to the class. https://forms.gle/RrXYpzRyXu6r9ZJZ8
Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.
Google Meet Link:
New Mexico-specific 2-hour law portion @ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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 Certificate-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.
Immunization Program - Updated January 2024
Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024 Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023 Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023 Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of APRIL 2022 Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024 Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED JUNE 2022 Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022 Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018 Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of SEPTEMBER 2023 Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of AUGUST 2023 Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2022 Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2023 Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023 Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023 How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023 Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of MARCH 2021 Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JANUARY 2024 After the shots – pdf UPDATED MARCH 2023 Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED AUGUST 2021 VIS dates – pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023 Immunization facts – PowerPoint nutsandbolts2023.ppt– PowerPoint Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf Preventabe DX 2023.pptx– PowerPoint Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED MAY 2022 Meningococcal Vaccine Timing Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023 Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021 Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2020 Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf IZregupdated2015.pdf IZregPharmTech.pdf 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 ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for this Certificate-based program consisting of the 12.0/1.2 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-23-032-B06-P / CPN#0104-23-002-CP & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Application-based Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-23-031-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.
Get ready to soar with us this summer as we bring together pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy professionals from across the state for three days of connection, learning, and celebration!
What's New This Year?
Friday CE Sessions: For the first time ever, we’re taking off early with Friday education sessions to jumpstart your professional journey!
⛳ Golf Outing: Cruise into the weekend with our favorite tradition—an exciting Friday afternoon golf outing in partnership with the UNM College of Pharmacy!
Friday Night Welcome Party: Kick off your convention experience with a fun and friendly welcome bash!
PAC Reception: Support pharmacy advocacy while connecting with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
Dynamic Learning Formats: Beyond traditional lectures, engage in fireside chats, interactive panels, and plenty of networking designed to keep you flying high!
Special Discounted Tickets for Members:
Invite a RPh member that has not attended an in-person NMPhA meeting in the last 5 years and you'll both save $100 off the full event ticket!
Draft Agenda Highlights: (subject to change)
Propelling Pharmacy Forward: Billing for Pharmacist Services
Preventing Turbulence: Measles Update & Immunization Insights
Emergency Landing Preparedness: Second Victim Syndrome—Recognizing & Healing
Launching Technician Careers: Advancing Technician Roles in Modern Pharmacy
Cleared for Takeoff: Test-to-Treat UTI Protocol
On the Radar: OTC Refresher & Emerging Products
Navigating New Routes: Changes to Pregnancy Categories & Medication Safety
Flight Plan to Advocacy: How a Pharmacy Bill Becomes Law
And many more hot topics to help your practice take flight!
Hotel Information:
Secure your spot in our hotel block at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel. The Sheraton has gone through a full renovation in the past two years and we look forward to enjoying the beautiful updates!
Book by June 3rd 2025 for group rate!
Don’t Miss Out — Early Bird Pricing Ends
MAY 15th!
Take advantage of discounted rates before they fly away!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities:
Are you looking to network and introduce your products to pharmacists from around New Mexico? The NMPhA Annual Convention offers a fantastic exhibit hall experience during Saturday’s programming, giving you prime access to pharmacy professionals across the state!
There are also several sponsorship opportunities available to elevate your visibility and enjoy more one-on-one time with our attendees.
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Stay tuned for the full agenda and registration details.
Let’s build the future of pharmacy together!
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If you register under the wrong ticket, just let us know and we’ll get you switched and ready for CE credit!
Questions? Contact us at hello@nmpharmacy.org
"Test-to-Treat Certification Course"
LIVE VIRTUAL WEBINAR - Friday April 18th
10am - 2pm MST (Google Meet)
6 HR. HOME-STUDY:
(MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO LIVE SESSION)
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1) Identify expanded role, need, and additional opportunities to use a CLIA Waiver, technology, and point-of-care testing (POCT) under protocol/legislation in pharmacy practice in New Mexico for the care and benefits of their patients;
2) Gain the skills necessary to perform physical assessments and identify appropriate testing and diagnostic procedures to treat, using evidence based guidelines and recommendations, the following health conditions: COVID-19; Influenza; Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) Pharyngitis; Other conditions as approved; and
3) Review additional policies and procedures specific to New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and State Legislation.
ACPE UAN/CPN#0104-0000-23-030-B01-P 10 contact hrs. / 1.0 CEUs
(includes home-study UAN #0104-0000-23-029-H01-P)
Initial Release Date: 8/7/23 / Expiration Date: 8/7/2026
Program slides + Home-study recordings available after payment is completed.
Home-Study portion - 6 hours
Live Webinar Portion - 4 hours
"Test-to-Treat Certification Training Course Live Study"
At the completion of this Certificate Program activity, the participant will be able to:
1) Review their understanding and role regarding how to appropriately use a CLIA Waiver, quality controls, technology, point-of-care testing (POCT), test-to-treat, and pharmacy procedures under protocol/legislation in pharmacy practice in New Mexico;
2) Gain the clinical competency skills to fully understand and utilize evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines in specific illnesses, while performing pharmacy mandates and pharmacy procedures in accordance with New Mexico protocol;
3) Demonstrate adequate ability to perform test-to-treat point of care testing and appropriate prescribing for the care and benefits of their patients and 4) Review additional policies and procedures specific to New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and State Legislation.
ACPE UAN/CPN#0104-0000-23-030-B01-P
10 contact hrs. / 1.0 CEUs
ON DAY OF GOOGLE MEET:
MAXIMUM 15 REGISTRANTS PER LIVE!
During the final 2 hours of the live zoom session, attendees will have a scheduled 10 minute time assigned by the Instructors to demonstrate adequate ability to perform test-to-treat point of care testing and appropriate prescribing for the care and benefits of their patients.
Supplies Needed of LIVE:
During your live study session that you register for, you will need…
• Access to a partner during an assigned ten minutes of time within your live study course, your assigned ten minute physical assessment time will be given to you during the start portion of the live study class.
• Hand sanitizer
• At least 2 Q-tips
• Gloves
• If you do not have a partner available at your assigned time or don’t re-join the Google Meet at your designated time, you will need to pay to reschedule another time outside of the training course and your certification will be delayed until completion of this physical assessment.
It will be crucial for you to have a confirmed demo partner available along with logging in at the appropriate time that that you are scheduled.
Monique Dodd, PharmD, PhC, MLS(ASCP)CM, Manager, Enterprise Clinical Solutions, Rhodes Group, Albuquerque, NM
Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation forms along with Pre/Post Tests successfully completed with a score of 70% or higher to receive the designated CEUs. Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 30 days based on the information provided on this form.
The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This Certificate-based program provides 10.0 contact hours (1.0CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credits and is designed for pharmacists. Participants must have a passing grade of 70% on the pre home-study quiz & post quiz along with 70% on the Live Case Exam and are required to turn in completed program evaluation forms for both the home-study & live zoom sessions to receive the designated CEUs. Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 30 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation forms.
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