To join the expanded vaccine workforce, you must have completed required training unless separately authorized by your state, local, tribal, or territorial healthcare agency. The training requirements include:
Documentation of an observation period by a currently practicing health care professional experienced in administering intramuscular injections
Current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Students must also be supervised by a currently practicing health care professional experienced in administering intramuscular injections
Pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students must also complete of a practical training program that is approved by the ACPE as well as a minimum of two hours of ACPE-approved immunization-related continuing pharmacy education during each state licensing period