Intradermal Injections Training for Pharmacists
Participants will learn about a pharmacist’s scope of practice for administering intradermal injections, learn of possible indications for intradermal injections, and understand how to prepare for and administer intradermal injections.
- Discounts on pharmacy references including CPS, RxFiles, UpToDate, and UpToDate Lexidrug
- For Pharmacists Practicing in New Brunswick: If taking this course you MUST have already received authorization from the College to administer IM/SC injections BEFORE attending the ID injection training. Pharmacists from other provinces do not have this requirement.
- 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.
Accreditation
Approved by New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Course Outline
This course helps pharmacists develop the knowledge and skills required to prepare and administer intradermal injections, covering scope of practice and possible indications. Please note that New Brunswick College of Pharmacists policy requires pharmacists to be authorized for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections before attending this training. Because of this rule, the intradermal workshop cannot be taken on the same day as the intramuscular and subcutaneous workshop. A spot in the next available intradermal session will be reserved for anyone registering for both.
- Self-paced animated online presentation that you must complete prior to the live physical workshop.
- The live component is a two-hour instructor-led session where participants engage in a question and answer period and practice administering intradermal injections with a partner.
- Students must complete a multiple-choice and short answer test covering the course topics
- A minimum grade of 70% is required to pass the written portion. Up to four attempts are provided to achieve a passing grade
- Students must also pass a practical exam by demonstrating proper intradermal injection technique
Course Contributors
Authors:
- Yuen Ping Liu, MPharm, RPh
- Dr. Yuxi Ge, PharmD, BHSc
- Dr. Holly Pileggi, PharmD, RPh, ACPR, CGP
- Dr. Rida Bukhari, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
Reviewers:
- Tracie Blakney Paixao, BScPharm, CTH, ISTM
- Shagana Danah, HBSc, BScN, RN
- Dr. Anastasia Shiamptanis, PharmD, MHSc
- Siva Sivapalan, MPharm, RPh, CDE
- Heather Briggs, BN, RN
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after the learning platform has been accessed.
