Improving Immunization Rates in Community Pharmacies: The Role of the Pharmacy Technician

Improving Immunization Rates in Community Pharmacies: The Role of the Pharmacy Technician

Faculty

Leanne Haley-Brown, RPh, BS Pharm
Performance Specialist
Pharmacy Development Services
Lake Worth, Florida

PTCB Preparation & Technician Training Program
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, New York
 
Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: December 14, 2020
Expiration date: December 14, 2021
Estimated time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Fee: Free

Activity Overview
The yearly influenza virus and pneumococcal disease are common yet preventable respiratory infections. Although most infections are mild, serious complications can occur in high-risk groups, including older patients, and may require hospitalization. In addition to handwashing as a technique, vaccination is proven effective in prevention of their spread. Pharmacy technicians working in community settings should be familiar with their patient populations and can help identify those who may be at high risk of disease and provide education about vaccination for these common yet preventable diseases. This activity reviews the most updated CDC and ACIP guidelines for vaccination as well as motivational interviewing questions that pharmacy technicians can apply in practice cases to include when engaging with patients.

Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Review immunization guidelines and recommendations for influenza and pneumonia
• Define the role of pharmacy technicians in promoting disease prevention with appropriate immunizations

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-20-353-H06-T. The activity is available for CE credit through December 14, 2021.


Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, read the article, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
 

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Disclosures

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Faculty
Leanne Haley-Brown, RPh, BS Pharm

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Ann Marciano; Susan Pordon; and Brianna Winters
Pharmacy Times^® Editorial Staff—Davy James
An anonymous peer reviewer was part of the content validation and conflict resolution and has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
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