Injections Training for Pharmacy Technicians
CCCEP-Accredited
CEUs: 16.5
Hybrid: Online & In-Person
Certificate of Completion
Learn how to properly administer IM & SC injections
Benefits
- Discounts on pharmacy references including CPS, RxFiles, UpToDate, and UpToDate Lexidrug
Standard Training Locations
Ontario
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- London
West
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
Atlantic
- Halifax
- Moncton
- St. John's (NL)
Additional Locations by Appointment
These locations require scheduling an appointment. Email info@pharmachieve.org to arrange a date and time.
Ontario
- Barrie
- Sudbury
- Thunder Bay
- Waterloo
West
- Saskatoon
- Vancouver
Prerequisites & Considerations
- Prior CPR or First Aid certification is not required.
- You must be willing to receive an injection or bring a volunteer to take your place.
- Bringing a volunteer is mandatory if you are pregnant.
- If you are bringing a volunteer, email info@pharmachieve.org at least 4 business days before the session so they can sign a liability waiver.
- If you are the only registered student, we will notify you so you can either bring a volunteer or reschedule.
Course Information
Accreditation
Accredited by the Canadian Council for Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP).
Recognized by Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities across Canada including the Ontario College of Pharmacists as fulfilling the education prerequisite to administering IM/SC injections.
Recognized by Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities across Canada including the Ontario College of Pharmacists as fulfilling the education prerequisite to administering IM/SC injections.
CCCEP Accreditation Number: 1453-2025-4020-B-T
Next Update Due: November 25, 2026
Course Outline
eLearning Presentations
1. Essential Competencies for Injection of Immunization Agents and Other Injectable Substances
2. Storage and Handling of Immunization Agents
3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Immunization
4. Documentation
5. Adverse Events Following Immunization
6. Communication
7. Population Health
Physical Workshop
- Live physical session led by an instructor
- Take turns with a partner to administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injection
- Participate in a Q&A session
- Takes approximately 2 hours to complete
- Module 1 must be completed before attending the session
Assessment
- Multiple-choice exams on each of the modules (minimum passing grade of 70% with a maximum 4 attempts)
- Practical exam where student demonstrates of proper injecting techniques (intramuscular and subcutaneous)
Course Contributors
Authors:
- Yuen Ping Liu, MPharm, RPh
- Dr. Yuxi Ge, PharmD, BHSc
- Mariam Ali, PharmD, BHSc
- Shirley Yip, BScPharm, MPharm
- Stefan Chua, BScPharm, RPh
- Dr. Rida Bukhari, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Jenny Lin, HBSc, MSc
- Dr. Mariana Klinovski, BSc, PharmD
- Dr. Andrew Tau, PharmD
- Dr. Joyce Sin Yu Kwong, PharmD
- Dr. Trisha Manucha, HBSc, PharmD
- Dr. Rui Su, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Alexandra Andrei, BSc, PharmD, ACPR, RPh
- Amber Farhat, BSc, RPhT
Reviewers:
- Hailey Wiseman, BSc, MSc, MED, PharmD
- Dr. Bahar Ameri, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Anhthu Hoang, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, RPh
- Dr. Saleema Bhaidani, BSc, BScPhm, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Kristina Kozlovsky, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dianne Ibarrientos, RPhT
- Drew West, RPhT
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after the learning platform has been accessed.
