Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 855 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Division 25 - CERTIFIED OREGON PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
Section 855-025-0024 - Services: Vaccine Administration

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 855-025-0024

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) A Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician may perform the physical act of administering vaccines under the supervision of an appropriately trained and qualified Pharmacist:

(a) To a person who is seven years of age or older;

(b) To a person who is at least three years of age when;
(A) The Governor declares a state of public health emergency and authorizes the reduced age limitation; or

(B) The Public Health Director, during a declared disease outbreak, authorizes a reduction in the age limit.

(2) A Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician must:

(a) Prior to administration of a vaccine, receive practical training that includes infection control, recognition of anatomical landmarks and competency in hands-on administration technique.

(b) Prior to administration of a vaccine, hold active CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or any other equivalent program that is specific to the age and population receiving the vaccine, contains a hands-on training component, and is valid for not more than three years.

(3) Document the vaccine administration including but not limited to the vaccine administered, dose, expiration date, lot number, and injection site.

(4) Notify the supervising Pharmacist immediately in the event of a suspected adverse reaction to a vaccine.

(5) The training required in (2) may include programs approved by the ACPE, curriculum-based programs from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy, state or local health department programs, training by an appropriately qualified practitioner, or programs approved by the board.

(6) The records and forms required by this section must be filed in the pharmacy, made available to the board for inspection upon request, and must be retained for three years.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205 & 2023 HB 2486

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151 & 2023 HB 2486

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