Pharmacy-Based Immunization Updates 2018

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Target Audience

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Description

This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide pharmacists with current updates on immunization practices in the United States, updated recommendations from the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a review of best practices for administering various types of immunizations, and review up-to-date vaccine related information.

THIS CE MEETS THE NORTH CAROLINA IMMUNIZER CE REQUIREMENTS!

THE INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL PRESENT REMOTELY. Onsite attendees will view this program from a screen in the AHEC Conference Room.

Webinar Information

Participants who are interested in taking this workshop as a webinar, please go to our webinar requirements page for more information and to test your computer and network your computer will be on prior to the class.

This activity is eligible for ACPE credit, which will be applied for through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, a continuing education provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

Objectives

• Discuss updates to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for childhood and adult vaccines.
• Describe the proper use of key vaccines, including but not limited to, influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, tetanus (Td/Tdap), human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B vaccines.
• Utilize CDC recommendations to determine needed vaccines for a patient.
• Identify resources to stay up-to-date on vaccine-related information.

Contact

Sarah Ashcraft BA

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