Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians
Master core immunization practices and learn how to adequately administer vaccines by injection.
$339.00
Description
Description:
This program is tailored for pharmacy technicians and is recognized by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) for registered pharmacy technician injection training. The program also addresses the 7 competencies approved and required by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP).
In-Person Assessment:
Participants are required to attend an in-person session to complete their injection assessment. During the session, you will be supervised and assessed by a trained injection assessor. The assessor will observe you demonstrating both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner and your partner will, in turn, demonstrate on your arm. Sessions may range from 2 to 4 hours in length, depending on the number of participants.
Each session requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If a session does not reach minimum capacity, OPA reserves the right to cancel the session.
Please note, Toronto dates for October and November will be announced in mid-September. Additional dates for other locations may also be added depending on need. Please check back then for more information.
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Toronto (Mount Dennis)September 23, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
September 27, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm -
OttawaSeptember 29, 2026, 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm (Gatineau)
October 30, 2026, 10:15 am – 1:00 pm (Nepean) -
HamiltonOctober 25, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
This date consists of 3 two-hour sessions, starting at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Learners will be assigned a start time 1 week before the session. -
Windsor (Essex)October 19, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Course Outline:
Online Content (3 hours):
Learning Modules:
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Learning modules,Competency 1: Administration of Immunizing Agents
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Competency 2: Storage and Handling of Immunization Agents
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Competency 3: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Immunization
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Competency 4: Documentation
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Competency 5: Adverse Events Following Immunization
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Competency 6: Communication
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Competency 7: Population Health demonstration videos & handbook
Waiver of Liability Agreement
Multiple-choice Exam
Program Evaluation
In-Person Assessment:
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Demonstration of injection techniques
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Practicing techniques
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Practical exam (demonstration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner)
Course at a Glance:
Intended Audience:
The Injections Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians is a two-part series designed to support pharmacy technicians in the administration of vaccines for Covid-19, influenza, RSV vaccines, and more in Ontario (within regulatory conditions).
Please note that participants who achieve a letter of completion may state that they hold a continuing education certificate in the Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians. This does not grant authority to administer injections as such authority is granted by legislation through each healthcare professional’s own regulatory college. For more information, please see OCP’s website here.
Author:
Our Commitment:
OPA is committed to providing high-quality, accurate, and unbiased educational content, tools, and resources for healthcare professionals and patients. Learn more about our process for content development and what it means to be a CCCEP accredited provider here.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests may be considered if the online learning modules have not been accessed. Requests for cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected].
Requests made within 24 hours of purchase will be fully refunded without penalty.
Requests made 24 hours after purchase will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
Transfer Policy:
Requests to transfer to a different injection assessment date may be considered based on availability. Requests for transfers must be made in writing to [email protected].
Transfer requests made at least 5 business days prior to the original assessment date may be granted with an administrative fee of $50.
Transfer requests made within 5 business days of the assessment date (or after) may be granted with an administrative fee of $150.
