Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians

Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians

Master core immunization practices and learn how to adequately administer vaccines by injection. 

Volume discounts available when you purchase 10 or more! For more information contact [email protected]. 

$329.00

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Description

Description:

This program is tailored for pharmacy technicians and is recognized by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) for registered pharmacy technician injection training. The program also addresses the 7 competencies approved and required by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP). 

Become a member of the Ontario Pharmacists Association and receive significant discounts on the course as well as access to great member benefits. 

In-Person Assessment:

Participants are required to attend an in-person session to complete their injection assessment. During the session, you will be supervised and assessed by a trained injection assessor. The assessor will observe you demonstrating both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner and your partner will, in turn, demonstrate on your arm. Sessions may range from 2 to 4 hours in length, depending on the number of participants.  

Each session requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If a session does not reach minimum capacity, OPA reserves the right to cancel the session.  

  • Hamilton - Sutherland's Pharmacy, 180 James Street South Hamilton, ON L8P 4V1
    September 28, 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm*
    October 19, 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm*

* Please note this date consists of 3 two-hour sessions, starting at 9:00 am, 11:00 pm and 1:00 pm. We cannot accommodate scheduling requests for a specific start time. Participants will be notified at least 5 business days in advance of the session of their start time.

  • Ottawa - Spaces Laurier, 135 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, K1P 5J
    October 1, 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Sudbury - Jonathan's Kingsway Pharmacy, 1102 Kingsway, Sudbury, ON P3B 2E5
    October 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Toronto - OPA Office, 155 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7
    September 24, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    September 28, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    October 6, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    October 18, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    November 4, 2025, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Windsor - Brady's Drug Store, 186 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6
    September 29, 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    October 20, 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Course Outline:

Online Component (3 hours):

  • Learning modules, demonstration videos & handbook
  • Waiver of liability agreement
  • Final exam
  • Reflective exercise
  • Program evaluation

In-Person Assessment:

  • Practising injection techniques
  • Practical exam consisting of demonstration of proper intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner

Course at a Glance:

  • 5 Hours
  • 5 CEUs
  • Course expiry date: January 24, 2026
  • Blended (Online & In-Person)
  • Accreditation: 8003-2021-3151-B-T
  • Completion requirement: Complete the online and in-person components, including reviewing the learning modules, complete the injection assessment, achieve 70% or more on the multiple-choice exam and complete the reflective exercise and evaluation before the course expiry date.

Who Should Take This Course:

The Injections Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians is a two-part series designed to support pharmacy technicians in the administration of injections for Covid-19, influenza, and RSV injections (in defined conditions) in Ontario.

Please note that participants who achieve a letter of completion may state that they hold a continuing education certificate in the Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacy Technicians. This does not grant authority to administer injections as such authority is granted by legislation through each healthcare professional’s own regulatory college. For more information, please see OCP’s website here.  

Development Team:

  • Sherilyn Houle, PhD - Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo
  • Leah O’Neal, RPhT
  • Mova Leung, RPh (PharmD)
  • Tiana Tilli, RPh, ACPR (PharmD)

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation requests may be considered if the online learning modules have not been accessed. Requests for cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. 

Requests made within 24 hours of purchase will be fully refunded without penalty.  

Requests made 24 hours after purchase will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.  

Transfer Policy:

Requests to transfer to a different injection assessment date may be considered based on availability. Requests for transfers must be made in writing to [email protected]. 

Transfer requests made at least 5 business days prior to the original assessment date may be granted with an administrative fee of $50.  

Transfer requests made within 5 business days of the assessment date (or after) may be granted with an administrative fee of $150. 

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