Immunization

August 8-9, 2008
UW School of Pharmacy
Madison, WI
This program is sponsored in part by an educational grant from Merck

Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide the pharmacist with knowledge of immunology, the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases, indications for vaccination and implementation and maintenance of a pharmacy-based immunization program to make immunization delivery a part of your pharmacy practice.
Each participant must complete and pass the home study module prior to the start of the formal course. The schedule for Day One of the course will be a series of lectures covering important aspects of immunization immunology, epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccines in development, indications for vaccination, immunization protocol development, emergency procedures, marketing, vaccine storage and handling and vaccine information sources and retrieval. The lecture topics for Day Two will consist of record keeping, vaccine administration techniques and reimbursement. In addition, a laboratory exercise will be conducted that day for participants to gain experience with injection techniques. The course will conclude with the administration of the final written examination.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the pharmacist will be able to:
1) Discuss the principles, scheduling, precautions and contraindications for vaccination.
2) Describe the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases.
3) Develop a screening technique to identify patients needing immunization.
4) Develop a protocol with a physician in compliance with Wisconsin state law, including record keeping, emergency procedures and reporting requirements.
5) Evaluate vaccine information resources.
6) Discuss the various safety procedures required of a pharmacy delivering immunization services.
7) Utilize appropriate methods of reimbursement for immunization services.
8) Demonstrate the proper storage and handling requirements of vaccines.
9) Demonstrate techniques of vaccine administration for adults.

Course Completion
A continuing education statement will be issued to each participant upon completion of each of the following requirements:
• Score at least 70% on the home study exam
• Attendance at the live training session
• Successful demonstration of technique for intramuscular and subcutaneous injection in an adult
• Score at least 70% on the final written exam
• Proof of certification in CPR (basic life support) prior to or within 30 days after completion of the program

Location
The live training program will be held at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy building (Rennebohm Hall), 777 Highland Ave, Madison. A map, parking and hotel information will be mailed with your meeting materials.

CEU Credit
The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program offers a total of 1.8 CEUs (18 contact hours). Participants attending the entire program, scoring at least 70% on the home-study and final exam, and demonstrating good vaccine administration technique, will be mailed CE statements within four to six weeks of program completion. ACPE Universal Program Number: 175-000-08-001-C01. Initial release date: 1/4/08. Important: Participants must be certified in CPR prior to or within 30 days after completion of the program.

Registration Deadline
June 20, 2008

Cancellations
A full refund less a $75 administrative fee will be provided for cancellations received prior to the registration deadline. Full registration includes all program materials, continental breakfast and breaks on both days, as well as lunch on day 1. Minimum class size is 15 attendees, maximum class size will be 22 attendees.

Faculty
Mary Hayney, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, FCCP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
UW School of Pharmacy
Madison, WI

Susan Kleppin, RPh
Deputy Director
Center for Drug Policy
UW Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI

Agenda*

Day One
7:30 – 8:00	Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:15	Principles of Vaccination (Hayney)
9:15 – 9:30	Break
9:30 – 11:45	Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Hayney)
11:45 – 12:45	Lunch
12:45 – 1:15	Special Populations (Hayney)
1:15 – 1:45	Safety Procedures (Kleppin)
1:45 –2:45	Establishing a Pharmacy-Based Program (Kleppin)
2:45 – 3:00	Break
3:00 – 4:00	Adverse Reactions and Emergency Procedures (Hayney)
4:00 – 4:30	Vaccine Storage and Handling (Kleppin)
4:30 – 5:00	Vaccine Information Sources/Cases (Hayney/Kleppin)

Day Two
7:30 – 8:00	Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30	Record Keeping (Hayney/Kleppin)
8:30 – 9:30	Vaccine Administration Techniques (Hayney/Kleppin)
9:30 – 9:45	Break
9:45 – 10:30	Vaccine Administration Practical Exam
	Note: Participants should be prepared to give and receive injections; wear clothing that will allow access to the deltoid muscle.
10:30 – 11:00	Reimbursement (Kleppin)
11:00 – 11:45	Wrap-up
	Final Written Exam Instructions
	Final Exam

*The proposed agenda may be modified at any time by PSW and the course instructors. Any modification to the agenda will be communicated to the participant upon registration or in a timely manner before the course.