Alberta Pharmacists’ Association: Mastering Injections in Pediatrics
Master how to safely and effectively administer injections to young children with this expert-led course.
Volume discounts available when you purchase 10 or more! For more information contact [email protected].
$50.00 $25.00
Description
Description:
This course equips pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to administer the flu vaccine to young children safely and effectively.
Participants will learn best practices for administration techniques, dosing, pain management and comfort strategies. Gain critical insights on the management of adverse reactions, documentation guidelines, and tips on effective communication with family/caregivers, and the healthcare team. This program will help you transform your approach to pediatric vaccinations and make a meaningful impact on your community.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the administration technique for children, including the selection of the appropriate supplies, land marking and injection techniques.
- Identify the appropriate type and dose of vaccine based on the child’s age and previous immunization history.
- Demonstrate awareness of the different pain management and comfort techniques that can be used specifically for children.
- Recognize potential adverse reactions and understand the appropriate treatment, monitoring and follow-up considerations.
- Identify the appropriate documentation and communication procedures necessary for the parent/caregiver and other relevant healthcare professionals.
Course Outline:
- Learning Module
- Mastering Injections in Pediatrics (0.75 hour)
- Multiple-choice Exam (10 questions)
- Program Evaluation
- Additional Webinar Recording: Administering vaccine to very young children (IM co-administration) (this content is not accredited) (10 minutes)
Course at a Glance:
- 1 hour to complete
- 1 CEUs
- Course expiration date: July 19, 2025
- Online
- Accreditation: 8003-2024-3856-I-Z
- Completion requirement: Complete the course’s online modules and achieve a score of 70 per cent on the multiple-choice exam.
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This course is also open to healthcare providers who are interested in and would benefit from the content of this program.
Development Team:
- Christine Knapp, RN (Education Liaison at SE Health)
- Sherilyn Houle, RPh (Assistant Professor at University of Waterloo)
- Tracey Gordon, RN (Unity Health Toronto)
- Tiana Tilli PharmD, RPh, ACPR
- Kristen Ramsdale, RPhT
Cancellation Policy:
Please refer to OPA’s Terms and Conditions of Purchase for cancellation policies.