Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 059 - Pharmacy, Board of
Sub-Agency 0001 - Pharmacy, Board of
Chapter 16 - IMMUNIZATION REGULATIONS
Section 16-3 - Qualifications

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 16-3

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) A pharmacist shall meet the following qualifications to prescribe and administer and a pharmacy intern shall meet the following qualifications to administer immunizations:

(i) Successfully complete:
(A) The American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) immunization training certification program entitled "Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery" or

(B) Other immunization training certification program accredited by ACPE specific to pharmacists.

(ii) Hold a current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(iii) A copy of the training and CPR certification shall be maintained and readily retrievable.

(b) A registered pharmacy technician shall meet the following qualifications to administer immunizations:

(i) Successfully complete:
(A) The American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) immunization training certification program entitled "Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians" or

(B) Other immunization training certification program accredited by ACPE specific to pharmacy technicians.

(ii) Hold a current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(iii) A copy of the training and CPR certification shall be maintained and readily retrievable.

(c) Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians shall complete a minimum of one (1) hour of continuing education related to immunizations annually. The continuing education must be by a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

(d) It is unprofessional conduct for a pharmacist to prescribe and administer or a pharmacy intern or registered pharmacy technician to administer immunizations who is not in compliance with this Chapter.

(e) A pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician who is qualified to administer immunizations shall do so under the supervision of the pharmacist who is also qualified to administer immunizations.

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