Immunisation Training Programme for Registered Pharmacists
Background
- The Immunisation Training Programme For Registered Pharmacists – Standards and Framework has been established to set out the general standards and framework for the professional training to prepare a Hong Kong registered pharmacist with role in immunisation.
- The Immunisation Training Programme intended to ensure confidence, competence, safety and effectiveness of the promotion and administration of vaccinations in different healthcare settings.
Learning Objectives
- Ensure safe and effective immunisation practice with regard to patient care, vaccines storage and handling, administration, and documentation
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information about the relevant diseases and vaccines to individuals and/or their caregivers
- Support individuals to make informed decision about vaccination
- Promote public awareness and confidence in vaccination
Standard and Framework
Immunisation Training Programme for registered pharmacists (5th Edition)
Overview of the Immunisation Training Programme
Part A: Immunisation Certificate Course | ||
Activity | Description | Certification |
Vaccine Administration and Immunisation Practice Workshop |
| Certification of Completion |
Self-directed Learning - Immunisation Best Practice |
| |
Part B: Supervised Immunisation Practice | ||
Activity | Description | Certification |
Supervised Immunisation Practice | Administer five vaccines until meeting the competency standards as per self-assessment and immunisation supervisor review for each of the vaccines to be advised on or administered. | Certification of Competence |
Certification Pathway
- Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Competence are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. Holders of the Certificate of Competence are considered to possess qualifications equivalent to the Certificate of Completion.
- Recertification is necessary. The process is illustrated as follows:
Immunisation Training Opportunity
Please visit here for upcoming trainings: https://pcpc.hku.hk/development-events-en/
News and Announcement
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24 March 2025 | The expiry of Certificate of Completion issued before 31 December 2022 will be extended to 31 December 2025. |
Contact
For any queries, please contact the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy via email pcpc@hku.hk.