059-16 Wyo. Code R. § 16-7

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 16-7 - Qualifications

(a) A pharmacist licensed by the Board may prescribe and administer immunizations to healthy individuals, age 7 years of age and older, or administer immunizations to high risk adults authorized by a physician provided the pharmacist has:

  • (i) Registered with the Board to prescribe and administer immunizations;
  • (ii) Successfully completed the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) immunization training certification program entitled "Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery" or the Washington State Pharmacy Association's immunization training certification program entitled "Vaccinating Adults and Adolescents: An Immunization Program Practicum Session" or other equivalent training certification program approved by the Board;
  • (iii) Successfully completed training specific to administering vaccines to the pediatric population if they will be administering to minors;
  • (iv) Current certification in healthcare cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) offered by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; and
  • (v) Completed a minimum of one (1) contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing education related to immunizations annually. The continuing education must be by a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

(b) It is unprofessional conduct for a pharmacist to prescribe or administer an immunization, who is not in compliance with this Chapter.

(c) A pharmacy intern who is registered to administer immunizations must do so under the direct supervision of the pharmacist who is registered to administer immunizations.

059-16 Wyo. Code R. § 16-7

Amended, Eff. 5/16/2017.