Section 856IAC4-1-1. Education and training

   (a) For purposes of this article, "pharmacist student" has the same meaning as a "pharmacist intern" registered under IC 25-26-13-10.

  (b) In order to qualify to administer immunizations, a pharmacist or pharmacist intern must successfully complete a course of training in immunization that is provided by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredited provider and meets the standards set forth by:

(1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

(2) a similar health authority; or

(3) a professional body approved by the Indiana board of pharmacy.

  (c) The pharmacist or pharmacist intern must:

(1) be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(2) maintain certification as required by the certifying body.

  (d) Training must include study materials and hands-on training and techniques for administering vaccines, comply with CDC and the Office of Safety and Health Administration guidelines, and provide instruction and experiential training in the following content areas:

(1) Mechanisms of action for the following:

(A) Vaccines.

(B) Contraindication.

(C) Drug interaction.

(D) Monitoring after vaccine administration.

(2) Standards for immunization practices.

(3) Basic immunology and vaccine protection.

(4) Vaccine-preventable diseases.

(5) Recommended immunization schedule.

(6) Vaccine storage management.

(7) Biohazard waste disposal and sterile techniques.

(8) Informed consent.

(9) Physiology and techniques for vaccine administration.

(10) Patient pre-vaccine and post-vaccine assessment and counseling.

(11) Immunization record management.

(12) Management of adverse events, including the following:

(A) Identification.

(B) Appropriate response.

(C) Documentation.

(D) Reporting.

  (e) The qualifying pharmacist is responsible for maintaining records of training in the administration of immunizations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation of each pharmacist engaging in immunization practice within the pharmacy.

  (f) In order to administer immunizations in accordance with this article, a pharmacist intern registered under IC 25-26-13-10 must be supervised within a reasonable visual and vocal distance by:

(1) a pharmacist;

(2) a physician;

(3) a physician assistant; or

(4) an advanced practice nurse.

(Indiana Board of Pharmacy; 856 IAC 4-1-1; filed Dec 2, 2008, 4:03 p.m.: 20081231-IR-856070541FRA; filed Feb 21, 2014, 4:11 p.m.: 20140319-IR-856130449FRA)