APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
Advance your clinical practice with the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program offered through Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program is based on national educational standards for immunization training from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This practice-based curriculum represents a fusion of science and clinical pharmacy. The program, which emphasizes a health care team approach, seeks to foster the implementation of interventions that will promote disease prevention and public health.
Program Overview
- Delivery Format: Live Virtual (self-study + live virtual seminar)
- Live Seminar Date: August 14, 2026 (Registration closes August 7)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Zoom)
- Registration Fees: $375 (no supplies) | $400 (with supplies)
- Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Structure
Participants will complete a series of self-paced online modules that introduce key concepts in immunization practice, including vaccine science, immunology, relevant laws and regulations, and strategies for implementing immunization services.
This component is designed to build a strong foundation for understanding the pharmacist’s role in promoting and delivering immunizations. Learners will engage with interactive content, self-assessments, and case-based scenarios to reinforce critical concepts and support practical application.
Access to the self-study materials will be provided once registration is confirmed and payment has been received.
This interactive session focuses on clinical application, immunization schedules, patient communication, and technique training. Active participation with video enabled is required.
Log-in via computer, tablet, or any mobile device 1 hour before program start to ensure properly functioning internet connection, microphone, and camera. Join the activity 10 minutes prior to start time for check-in and to adhere to activity schedule. Camera video must be functional and enabled for the duration of the program. Learners must be present and engaged for the entirety of the program and not participating in other activities during the program (e.g. - taking the program while simultaneously at work, while running errands, while babysitting, etc.) to be eligible for completion.
Following the live seminar, participants must demonstrate competency by administering two intramuscular injections and one subcutaneous injection. An evaluator licensed to administer immunizations and an adult volunteer are required. You are responsible for identifying a healthcare professional who can evaluate your technique. You will need a second person, such as a housemate, friend, significant other for the “human arm”. It is required that your evaluator be anyone who has the current scope of practice to immunize (e.g., a trained pharmacist, nurse, etc.). The injection technique assessment will take place after the live seminar.
Injection Supplies
Supplies can be purchased through the School of Pharmacy and will be shipped to you prior to the start of the program. Please see the following list of supplies for the injection technique assessment portion of the program:
- Gloves (1 pair)
- 1 mL or 3 mL x 25G x 1-inch safety syringes for intramuscular injections (3)
- 1 mL or 3 mL x 25G x 5/8-inch safety syringes for subcutaneous injections (2)
- Band-Aids (3)
- Alcohol swabs (4)
- Cotton balls or gauze pads (3)
- Sodium chloride 0.9%, preservative free, single dose vial, 10 mL (1)
Please forward a mailing address to Bobbi%20Diller for shipment and delivery. Fees for supplies will not be refunded if they have been mailed. Supplies will be mailed one week prior to the program.
Participants who do not require supplies may use code NOSUPPLIES during registration.
Faculty
Participants must complete all required components, attend the full live session,
and actively engage throughout the program. Failure to meet these expectations may
result in ineligibility for credit. Reservations for the program cannot be held until the registration fee is received.
Cancellations received in writing (via email) at least 7 days prior to the activity
will receive a full refund if the learning material was not accessed. Cancellation
requests made after 7 days will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee if the
learning material was not accessed. If the learning material was accessed, a refund
minus a $150 cancellation fee will be provided. The learner and the registration fee
may be transferred to a future offering to complete the program. Duquesne University
reserves the right to cancel the program at any point in time. In that event, each
participant will be notified via email and a full refund will be made.
Accreditation Information
Credit must be claimed after it is earned. Once credit is claimed, Transcripts of
CPE will be available online within 24 hours on the participant’s CPE Monitor profile. A Certificate of Achievement will be available online upon successful completion
of the self-study activity, full attendance of live seminar, and successful completion
of the live seminar component, on the participant’s “My Training” page.
Program Expectations
Questions
Elizabeth Barton, PharmD
Bobbi Diller


