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Update in COVID-19 and influenza vaccine administration rules in Illinois

Posted on February 04, 2022
Sachin Patel

Author:
Sachin Patel, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Staff Pharmacist/Clinical Instructor
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy

Disclosure (s):
Dr. Patel and the reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose.

Type of Activity: Knowledge-based

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the importance of increasing access to COVID-19 and influenza immunizations through pharmacies and its impact on public health
  • Discuss the federal guidance (PREP Act) and the IDFPR proclamation for Illinois licensed pharmacy technicians to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
  • Describe the requirements for pharmacy technicians to administer COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in Illinois
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians Fee: Free
Release Date: February 11, 2022 Expiration Date: February 11, 2024
Estimated time to complete: 1.0 hour CE: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

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ACPE
Continuing Education Statement: The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity has been assigned an ACPE Universal Activity Number 0016-0000-22-013-H06-T, for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs). Reading the learning objectives and faculty disclosures, participating in the entire knowledge-based activity, active learning activity, post-test (minimum score of 70% required; may be taken up to 3 times) and activity evaluation, estimating duration of time spent on the activity, and submitting NABP eProfile ID and MMDD are prerequisites for receiving continuing pharmacy education credits. All ACPE credit awarded to participants must be uploaded to CPE Monitor™ within 30 days of the activity date, so pharmacy technicians are required to provide their eProfile ID and date of birth (MMDD, year not required) at the time of the activity. Please contact pharmce@uic.edu if you do not see activity information listed within 30 days. For more information and to set up your e-Profile visit: www.MyCPEmonitor.net.

How to Earn Credit:
Participants must complete the activity as described below in the Continuing Education Statement. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. We recommend that you print a copy of your answers before you submit them. Once completed, click on ‘Finish Attempt’, then click on ‘Submit All and Finish’ at the bottom of the page. Your post-test will automatically be graded. If you successfully complete the post-test (score of 70% or higher), a confirmation message will appear at the top of the page underneath your grade. You will have a chance to review the correct answers and answer rationales. If you receive a score lower than 70%, you will receive a message at the top of the page underneath your grade notifying you that you did not pass the post-test. You will have 2 additional opportunities to pass the post-test and receive credit.

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Modified on March 24, 2023