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The Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics is pleased to announce a two-day (15 CEU) CCCEP Accredited Program on Immunization and Injection for Pharmacists and RNs/RPNs. Immunization and injection administration are one of the program areas which is accredited under CCCEP’s Competency Mapped Certificate Program Accreditation Policy. The program addresses the 15 competencies approved by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) in November 2012. In the current healthcare system, pharmacy-based flu vaccine clinics are common. Patients and family care giver expect pharmacists to be knowledgeable about vaccines and injectable medications. Pharmacists are becoming more and more involved in providing a variety of vaccination services. This Micro-Credential program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Immunization and Injection Program

About the Program

The learning activities are based Knowledge-Based Learning Activities and Practice-Based Learning Activities. The program is designed for Pharmacists and Health professionals and front-line workers to understand the concepts of immunization and injections and to safely administer them. The program is delivered by a certified professional. It is available in both in-person and blended versions. The concepts of patient safety and use of PPE are included as well. This program is accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy.

In-person: CCCEP Accreditation # 1590-2021-3152-L-P (Expiry: 11-May-2026) – 15 CEUs – 2 days in-person

Blended: CCCEP Accreditation #1590-2022-3433-B-P (Expiry: 11-May-2026) – 15 CEUs – 1 day ~ 6 hours in-person

* Expiry date applies to program approval and not to individual certificates issued.

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Eligibility

Who Should take this Course

This program is designed for healthcare professionals who will be involved in the act of intramuscular or parenteral medication administration. These professionals may include:

Pharmacists or pharmacy program students

Nurses (RN, RPN, LPN) or nursing program students

Internationally Educated Health Professionals (e.g., international medical, nursing or pharmacy graduates)

Other health sciences graduates may be considered based on experience (please write to us at info@cchap.ca before registration)

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Program Specialty

Convenient class schedule (in-person and blended versions)

Small group of students for individualized attention and best practical learning experience

Experienced faculty with vast Healthcare knowledge to help students throughout the course

Hands- on practice

Highly interactive sessions

Ongoing career coaching and guidance from experts in the field

Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks

Recommendation letters- for best students

Stackable credential

Certificate of Attendance given on successful completion

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Our Strength

What Sets Us Apart

Professional Association issued a credential attempt

Specialized institute for healthcare professional training special

Highly professional certified instructor

Convenient class schedule

A small group of students for individualized attention and the best practical learning experience

Ongoing career coaching and guidance from experts in the field

Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks

Recommendation letters- for the best students

Stackable credential

Certificate is given on successful completion

A large number of students already working in industry and laboratories

Recognized as an official vendor for UHN Clinical Research, Shouldice, MedCan, LMC and many others

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Format

This program is based on live learning activities and live workshop with hands-on exercise. The learning activities are based Knowledge-Based Learning Activities and Practice-Based Learning Activities. This program provides the background knowledge required to administer injections to patients and covers the following topics:

The Immune System and Vaccines

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Vaccine Development and Evaluation

The Types of Immunizing Agents and Their Composition

Population Health

Communication

Storage and Handling of Immunization Agents

Administration of Immunizing Agents

Adverse Events Following Immunization

Documentation

Populations Requiring Special Considerations

The Canadian Immunization System

Immunization Issues

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Immunization

Essential Competencies for Injection of Other Substances

This Program provides comprehensive modules. This is essential for gaining a full understanding of immunizations and its administration. The required readings are compiled in the respective modules.

Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for the National Injectable Medication and Vaccine Administration Workshop.

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Learning Objectives

Immunization and injection administration are one of the program areas which is accredited under CCCEP’s Competency Mapped Certificate Program Accreditation Policy. The program addresses the 15 competencies approved by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) in November 2012.

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Accessibility

If the workshop is delivered on the campus, then there is free parking. The campus is easily accessible through public transport like subway (Kipling Station) and TTC buses 111, 112,123 and 76, 1, 101 from Mississauga. The campus is close to highways.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy.

In-person: CCCEP Accreditation # 1590-2021-3152-L-P (Expiry: 11-May-2026)

Blended: CCCEP Accreditation #1590-2022-3433-B-P (Expiry: 11-May-2026)

* Expiry date applies to program approval and not to individual certificates issued.

Credential and Location

Course Details

Duration

15 Hours

Weekends or Weekdays – Once per month (Please contact to register for upcoming next batch)

Credential

Certificate of attendance and certificate of completion

This Micro-Credential program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Campus

5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5. Click here to view map.

Tuition fee

For fees, please email info@cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students. For domestic students, different funding and fees discounts are available.

Funding

The program at the Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics is eligible for tax credits under the Canada Skills Credit program. The College also works with financial institutions including Windmill Mircrolending to arrange support for student loans.

Upcoming Start Dates

To see the latest program start dates and register, please click the Apply Here button or email info@cchap.ca for more information.

(Both Physical and Online Attendance are mandatory)

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