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Vermont News: Training Required for Administering Immunizations
Published in the December 2009 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter
The Board has received several inquiries about what training is necessary for pharmacists to give immunizations. Read Board Rule 9.34 carefully. In addition to an accredited training course on immunizations, pharmacists must maintain current training in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Certification by the American Heart Association in BCLS or certification by the American Red Cross in Basic Life Support (BLS) satisfies the requirements for Rule 9.34. Other programs covering the same subject matter covered by the American Heart Association BCLS or by the Red Cross BLS are acceptable. Please note: Training on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is now a required part of BCLS or BLS. This training is required even if your pharmacy does not have an AED.
