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 attending the live session.
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"NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"
ACPE #0104-0000-24-001-H06-T 3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs
Initial Release Date: 2/8/24 / Expiration Date: 2/8/27
(does not need to be live) will be required prior to issuing an Immunization Certificate.Please Submit here: https://forms.gle/qRxJxbktfdNZnvKQ8
Home Study:
View this 2.5 hr. Recording:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9qLPz-xOZs3QxFe6IlCI7PXNDfZYUoc/view?usp=sharing
Review Home-Study Powerpoint Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rD_YZls8_L6GIqIchDrXzhAwYAK8SzBG/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115524306420620189390&rtpof=true&sd=true
Complete Home-Study Program
Evaluation Form: https://forms.gle/ZFT4AsK8cWtb9jbc9
Home-Study Exam – 2 chances / (70% required for passing) https://forms.gle/VkMrhogJDizsw2SFA
(3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE SESSION)
"NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION LIVE TRAINING COURSE"
ACPE #0104-0000-24-002-L06-T 2 contact hrs. / 0.2 CEUs
LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED VIA GOOGLE MEET:
10AM - Noon
(Link will be sent out a few days before session)
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"New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training Course
Home Study"
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.
"New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Live Training Course"
Presenter: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy) in the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM
1) Identify Clinic/Pharmacy Policies and Procedures (includes CPR/OSHA/Hep B);
2) Discuss the Pharmacy Technician Role in New Mexico;
3) Interpret screening questions, patient responses, and vaccine consent form;
4) Describe sterile technique, safety needle devices, and other injection techniques;
5) Describer proper use of sharps, needlestick management, and post vaccine care;
6) Recognize treatment and management of emergency reactions to vaccines;
7) Review Immunization Regulations and Emergency Order Regulation for New Mexico and
8) Discuss FAQs about immunizations and patient cases that the technician may encounter.
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.
Reminder: Membership Dues are non-refundable.
Event Tickets are final sale —please ensure your availability before purchasing.
Rescheduling Policy:
You may reschedule at least one week prior to the event at no additional cost.
Within one week of the event, a rescheduling fee will apply.
If we are unable to sell enough tickets, we may need to reschedule the event.
No-call, no-shows cannot be rescheduled and must re-register for a future session.
Thank you
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.
"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.
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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