5. TL:DR - Drug Administration

Question 1

In order to administer immunizations, a pharmacist, intern, or extern must be licensed and/or registered by ALBOP and comply with the following

Answer 1

1. The pharmacist, intern, and/or extern must have and maintain current certification in basic CPR
2. The intern and/or extern must be under direct supervision of an AL-licensed pharmacist

Question 2

What requirements are there for techs to administer vaccines?

Answer 2

1. must complete 2 hours of ACPE training program
2. must have a current CPR certificate
3. the vaccine must be ordered by an AL-licensed pharmacist or pursuant to a valid prescription
4. the pharmacist must be readily and immediately available to the immunizing tech
5. the tech shall submit completion of (3)(a) within 10 days of completion
6. must display the certificate for immunization authority issued after completing requirements above

Question 3

what do techs have to complete to be able to administer vaccines?

Answer 3

1. 2 hour training program
2. CPR certificate
3. (3)(a) completion (submit within 10 days)

Question 4

Facility requirements for drug administration?

Answer 4

no

Question 5

Can pharmacists administer medications?

Answer 5

not specificed

Question 6

To administer a vaccine, it must be

Answer 6

FDA-authorized or licensed

Question 7

Childhood vaccines must be ordered and administered according to _____

Answer 7

ACIP’s standard immunization schedule

Question 8

Are there laws in place for emergencies when administering vaccine?

Answer 8

the pharmacy must have available an epi kit or an auto injector