“Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines – The New Mexico Program” - MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER!

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.

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.

Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

Immunization Program - Updated January 2024

1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024
2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
3. Child - Screening questions – pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023
4. Child - Medical management of Reactions – pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023
5. Child - Record – pdf CURRENT as of APRIL 2022
6. Adult - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024
7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED JUNE 2022
8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022
9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of SEPTEMBER 2023
11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of AUGUST 2023
12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2022
    
13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration – pdf UPDATED JULY 2023
    
14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of MARCH 2021
18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JANUARY 2024
19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED MARCH 2023
    
20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED AUGUST 2021
21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023
22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
23. nutsandbolts2023.ppt– PowerPoint
24. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
25. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
26. Preventabe DX 2023.pptx– PowerPoint
27. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED MAY 2022
28. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
29. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations - pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023
    
30. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021
31. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
32. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2020
33. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
34. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
35. IZregupdated2015.pdf
    
36.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
37. 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. 

Initial Release Date:  10/23/23 / Expiration Date:  10/23/2026