Injections for Children
CCCEP-Accredited
CEUs: 2.5
Gain confidence in administering injections to children. This course covers the standard injection procedures, additional sites of administration, and techniques to reduce anxiety.
What's Included
- An online module and assessment that you complete at your own pace
- Detailed overview on additional injection sites and possible adverse reactions
- Helpful techniques on how to reduce pain and anxiety in children and parents during immunization events
Benefits
- Discounts on pharmacy references including CPS, RxFiles, UpToDate, and UpToDate Lexidrug
Course Information
Accreditation
Accredited by the Canadian Council for Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP)
CCCEP Accreditation Number: 1453-2023-3721-I-Z
CEUs: 2.5
Next Update Due: November 27, 2026
Course Outline
Description
- This course helps health care professionals safely administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to infants and young children.
- It covers additional injection sites, potential adverse reactions, and techniques to reduce pain and anxiety for both children and parents.
- Learners should verify their authorization to inject children according to their specific provincial scope of practice.
eLearning
1 eLearning presentation that you can complete at your own pace
Assessment
- Students must complete an online assessment
- A minimum grade of 70% is required to pass
- Up to four attempts are provided to achieve a passing grade
Course Contributors
Authors:
- Sherry Lamy, BSc, BScPharm, RPh
- Yuen Ping Liu, MPharm, RPh
- Dr. Yuxi Ge, BHSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Rida Bukhari, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Jenny Lin, HBSc, MSc
Reviewers:
- Dr. Saleema Bhaidani, BSc, BScPhm, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Kristina Kozlovsky, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Drew West, RPhT
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after the learning platform has been accessed.
