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Incorporating an immunization certificate program into the pharmacy curriculum.

Adam C Welch¹, Julie L Olenak, Nicole Culhane

¹Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, Wilkes University, USA. adam.welch@wilkes.edu

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|June 11, 2009

Summary

This study outlines integrating an immunization certificate training program into a pharmacy curriculum. Most students responded positively to the pharmacy immunization training, though some questioned its mandatory status.

Keywords:

certificate program immunization pharmacy curriculum public health

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Immunization Training Programs

Background:

Integrating practical training into pharmacy curricula is essential for developing competent healthcare professionals.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery program offers a standardized approach to immunization education.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the methodology for incorporating the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery training into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
To assess the feasibility and student reception of this integrated immunization certificate program.

Main Methods:

The immunization training program was implemented over three weeks during the spring semester.
It formed a component of a required Pharmacy Care Lab sequence for third-professional-year students.
Evaluation involved student response surveys and faculty feedback.

Main Results:

Student feedback indicated a high level of satisfaction with the immunization training content and delivery.
Over 44% of students provided positive open-ended comments on the course.
Approximately 10% of students expressed reservations about the program being a mandatory curriculum component.

Conclusions:

The integration of the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery program into the pharmacy curriculum was successfully achieved.
Student feedback suggests the program is valuable, but consideration should be given to student opinions regarding mandatory inclusion.
This model provides a framework for other institutions seeking to enhance their pharmacy students' immunization competency.