Step-by-Step Guide
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Understand qualification requirements
To be qualified as an immunizing pharmacist, you must meet all of these qualifications:
- Hold a current provider-level cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, or an equivalent certification.
- Successfully complete a certificate program in vaccine administration accredited by the CDC, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, or a similar health authority or professional body approved by the Board.
- Maintain documentation of three hours of continuing education every two years, designed to maintain competency in the disease states, drugs, and vaccine administration.
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Complete North Carolina Immunization Registry Agreements
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Complete NCIR training through the NC Immunization Branch
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Take the competency test
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Notify state boards of your immunizing pharmacist status
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Follow immunization laws, schedules and protocols
Administer vaccine or immunizations in accordance with G.S. 90-18.158 (PDF).
Follow schedules and protocols for administering vaccines:
About related North Carolina legislation
House Bill 388 is an act to allow immunizing pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to people 10 years of age and older, and to administer vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to people at least 18 years of age, pursuant to a written protocol to increase access to vaccines in the best interest of the public health of the citizens of North Carolina. Read House Bill 388 in PDF format.
House Bill 832 is an act to protect the public's health by increasing access to immunizations and vaccines through the expanded role of immunizing pharmacists.