- Fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cough
- Muscle aches (myalgias)
- Throat pain (pharyngitis)
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- New loss of taste or smell
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please visit the CDC's website for the latest guidance.
- January 22, 2021 - 4:30PM - 7:30PM
- Demonstrate various vaccine administration techniques.
- Discuss ordering and storage requirements for specific vaccines.
- Discuss necessary components of immunization protocols.
- Identify procedures for handling allergic reactions
Date: Dec 9, 2020 07:30 AM - Mar 3, 2021 11:55 PM
Fee
CE Hours
CE Units
Registration closes on Mar 03, 2021 11:55 PM
Activity Type
- Practice Based
Target Audience(s)
- Pharmacy Technicians
Accreditation(s)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.
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Requirements for CE Credit
- View all home study videos in their entirety
- Complete the online assessment covering the home study content with a passing score of 70% or higher
- Complete the evaluations for the home study activities (evaluations for the home study activities are available after taking the assessment) and the evaluation for the live skills assessment AFTER you attend the skills assessment
- Successfully demonstrate competency in the administration of 1 IM and 1 SC injections
Registration closes on Mar 03, 2021
at 11:55 PM
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Objectives
- Distinguish between passive and active immunity applied in vaccine development
- Describe differences between live attenuated, inactivated, and polysaccharide vaccines
- Interpret a patient’s adverse effect as vaccine potentiated or vaccine-induced
- List screening questions used to determine contraindications and precautions
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mikala Conatser, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Define the characteristics, pathogenesis, clinical features, and strains of the influenza virus
- Identify the impact of influenza disease
- Describe the influenza vaccines and determine appropriate indications and contraindications for a given patient
- List common adverse effects of influenza vaccine, and explain how a patient should be counseled on these
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Teryn Walker, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- Define the characteristics, pathogenesis, clinical features, and strains of pneumococcal disease
- Identify the epidemiologic impact of pneumococcal disease
- Describe the pneumococcal vaccines and determine appropriate indications and contraindications for a given patient
- List common adverse effects of the pneumococcal vaccine, and explain how a patient should be counseled on these
- Determine appropriate sequence and timing of pneumococcal vaccinations for a given adult patient
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Teryn Walker, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- Describe pathophysiology & disease course for each disease presented
- List vaccines available (brand/generic), vaccine type, dosing schedule, administration route, storage, and key points of the vaccination schedule (special populations)
- Name potential side effects, contraindications and precautions for each vaccine presented
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mary Klein, Pharm.D., BCACP, CHSE Brief Bio : Dr. Klein is involved with laboratory teaching and maintains a practice site at Presbyterian Medical Mission of Abilene. Dr. Klein teaches in Clinical Immunizations and Administration, Patient Assessment, and Respiratory Pharmacotherapy, in addition to precepting the Ambulatory Clinical Skills and the Primary Care rotations. Dr. Klein received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas Tech University in 2003 and Doctor of Pharmacy from the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy in 2007. She then completed a community and ambulatory care pharmacy practice (PGY1) residency at the University of Texas at Austin/Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Health Plan, and Clinics in Temple and Georgetown, Texas. Her practice interests include family medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, ambulatory/primary care, and medical missions. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology and disease course of the disease
- List vaccines, schedule, dosing, and administration routes for the associated vaccines
- Name side effects, risks, contraindications, and benefits of the associated vaccines
- Given a patient case, recommend appropriate vaccines
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Rachel Basinger, Pharm.D., CTTS, BCACP
Brief Bio : Rachel Basinger, PharmD, BCPS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy Amarillo. She received her PharmD from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Christus Santa Rosa Health System in San Antonio, Texas and a PGY2 Geriatric Specialty Residency at UNC Hospitals and Clinics in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She practices under a collaborative agreement at the Texas Tech Internal Medicine clinic. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology and disease course of Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis B (HBV), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- List vaccines, schedule, dosing guidelines, and administration routes for HAV, HBV, and HPV vaccines
- Name side effects, risks, contraindications, and benefits of HAV, HBV, and HPV vaccines
- Given a patient case, recommend an appropriate vaccine.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Rachel Basinger, Pharm.D., CTTS, BCACP
Brief Bio : Rachel Basinger, PharmD, BCPS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy Amarillo. She received her PharmD from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Christus Santa Rosa Health System in San Antonio, Texas and a PGY2 Geriatric Specialty Residency at UNC Hospitals and Clinics in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She practices under a collaborative agreement at the Texas Tech Internal Medicine clinic. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Briefly describe the pathophysiology and disease course
- Review vaccine components & dosing guidelines
- Examine contraindications, precautions, potential side effects, risks & benefits
- Interpret the CDC’s vaccine schedule for vaccines
- Identify travel health resources & locate the CDC’s travel information webpage
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Jill Frost, Pharm.D.
Brief Bio : Jill Frost graduated from The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 2004. She completed a one year residency in Ambulatory Care at Scott and White Hospitals in Temple, Texas. Dr. Frost began teaching at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in 2005 under the Community Care Division. She currently practices under the Ambulatory Care Division. Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- Compare and contrast vaccine classifications
- List the route for vaccine administration in a pediatric patient
- Differentiate between vaccines in the 0-18 years immunization schedule
- Identify contraindications of vaccines administered in children 0-18 years
- Discuss vaccine myths and parental concerns
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Janie Robles, Pharm.D.
Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of the novel Coronavirus
- Describe the clinical presentation of a patient with COVID-19
- Compare and contrast vaccines that will likely be administered in 2021
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Kelly Moline, Pharm.D.
Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- Explain which vaccines are covered under Medicare Part B, which are covered under Part D, and any special circumstances for coverage
- List steps to becoming a Medicare mass immunizer
- Explain the role and reimbursement rates of Medicaid’s Vaccines for Children
- List private payors that may cover immunization services, and discuss methods for determining if a payor does cover a given vaccine
- Explain the role of cash pay immunization services in the pharmacy
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
David Simmons, R.Ph.
Brief Bio : Mr. Simmons has over 30 years of retail pharmacy experience. He operated his own independent pharmacy for nearly 20 years. He has also been a co-owner/operator of a Mid-Level based medical practice and co-owner of a Home Medical business. Mr. Simmons is currently the Pharmacist in Charge at Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Center Pharmacy on the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo. He has precepted over 120 pharmacy students and several Community Practice Residents in his 11 years at Texas Tech. Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Center administers over 2,500 immunizations yearly. Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- List common bloodborne pathogens associated with occupational exposure
- Identify modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- List the components of a site-specific exposure control plan
- Identify hazards in the workplace that may relate to immunization practice
- Explain appropriate use of engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for immunization practice
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mary Klein, Pharm.D., BCACP, CHSE Brief Bio : Dr. Klein is involved with laboratory teaching and maintains a practice site at Presbyterian Medical Mission of Abilene. Dr. Klein teaches in Clinical Immunizations and Administration, Patient Assessment, and Respiratory Pharmacotherapy, in addition to precepting the Ambulatory Clinical Skills and the Primary Care rotations. Dr. Klein received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas Tech University in 2003 and Doctor of Pharmacy from the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy in 2007. She then completed a community and ambulatory care pharmacy practice (PGY1) residency at the University of Texas at Austin/Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Health Plan, and Clinics in Temple and Georgetown, Texas. Her practice interests include family medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, ambulatory/primary care, and medical missions. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Describe basic vaccine preparation and administration techniques.
- Describe appropriate intramuscular injection techniques
- Discuss appropriate subcutaneous injection techniques
- Discuss the proper technique for vaccine reconstitution
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mikala Conatser, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Recognize opportunities for pharmacists to become involved in immunization delivery
- Identify barriers to providing immunization services
- Describe how to set up an immunization service in an existing pharmacy
- Identify marketing strategies that can be used to promote a pharmacy-based immunization service
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Shanna James, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no financial relationships with regard to this presentation to disclose. |
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Objectives
- Describe the legal requirements for immunization certification and continuing education
- Explain legal responsibilities of the physician and the pharmacist in immunization administration
- Explain age requirements for persons to be eligible to receive immunizations from pharmacists, interns, and technicians
- Describe Texas law and rules regarding reporting of immunizations
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mary Klein, Pharm.D., BCACP, CHSE Brief Bio : Dr. Klein is involved with laboratory teaching and maintains a practice site at Presbyterian Medical Mission of Abilene. Dr. Klein teaches in Clinical Immunizations and Administration, Patient Assessment, and Respiratory Pharmacotherapy, in addition to precepting the Ambulatory Clinical Skills and the Primary Care rotations. Dr. Klein received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas Tech University in 2003 and Doctor of Pharmacy from the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy in 2007. She then completed a community and ambulatory care pharmacy practice (PGY1) residency at the University of Texas at Austin/Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Health Plan, and Clinics in Temple and Georgetown, Texas. Her practice interests include family medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, ambulatory/primary care, and medical missions. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- State how often the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes new immunization schedules.
- Locate the most current CDC immunization schedules.
- Given a patient specific scenario, use the 2018 Adult and Child Immunization schedules to: Determine if a patient is current on his/her immunizations.
- Given a patient specific scenario, use the 2018 Adult and Child Immunization schedules to: Identify what immunizations (if any) are needed.
- Given a patient specific scenario, use the 2018 Adult and Child Immunization schedules to: Develop a plan to catch-up on immunizations.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mikala Conatser, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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Objectives
- Explain the CDC’s role in monitoring vaccine safety
- Describe documentation and reporting methods with vaccine related ADR
- Differentiate between a precaution and a contraindication when conducting pre-vaccine assessment
- Identify vaccine related complications and discuss appropriate response methods
- Discuss measures that can be taken to prevent vaccine emergencies
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Mikala Conatser, Pharm.D. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
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- January 22, 2021 - 4:30PM - 7:30PM
- Demonstration of SC and IM injection technique (30 minutes)
- Practice time on injection pads and partner (1.5 hour)
- Skills check off (1 hour)