Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 639 - Pharmacists and Pharmacy
IMMUNIZATION BY PHARMACISTS AND INTERN PHARMACISTS
Section 639.2974 - Certification in basic cardiac life support; continuing education

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 639.2974

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A pharmacist who administers immunizations or an intern pharmacist acting under the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist who administers immunizations shall:

(a) Maintain certification in basic life support from:
(1) The American Heart Association or its successor organization;

(2) The American Red Cross or its successor organization; or

(3) An equivalent organization approved by the Board; and

(b) On or before October 31 of each year, complete:
(1) At least 2 hours of continuing education in a course or courses that address the life cycle of diseases, drugs and administration of immunizations; or

(2) A course provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding epidemiology and prevention of diseases which are preventable through immunization.

2. On or before October 31 of each year, a pharmaceutical technician acting under the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist who administers immunizations shall complete at least 1 hour of continuing education relating to vaccines, immunization and the administration of immunizations provided by an entity listed in subsection 3 of NAC 639.2973.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R009-01, eff. 11-1-2001; A by R180-05, 12-29-2005; A by R142-20A, eff. 9/21/2020; A by R198-22A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 454.213, 639.070, 639.137

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