Injections and Immunizations Certificate Program for Pharmacists

Injections and Immunizations Certificate Program for Pharmacists

The Immunization and Injections Certificate blended program for pharmacists is an Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) approved course for pharmacist injection training that fulfills the training program of the requirements for pharmacists to administer injections in Ontario.

$529.00

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Description

Description:

The program has obtained The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) competency-mapped accreditation, which addresses the 15 competencies for pharmacist injection education, as approved by the OCP Board:
  • 14 immunization competencies for health professionals approved by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • 1 competency (Essential Competencies for the Injection of Other Substances) approved by CCCEP

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 learning modules (11 hours):

  • Handbook
  • Final multiple-choice exam
  • Reflective exercise
  • Program evaluation

In-Person Live Session (1 to 4 hours):

  • Practicing techniques
  • Practical exam (demonstration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner)

Course at a Glance:

  • 17.25 CEUs
  • Blended (Online & In-Person)
  • Course expiry date: November 14, 2025
  • Accreditation: 8003-2019-2840-B-P
  • Completion requirement: Complete the program’s online component. Attend the in-person live session and successfully demonstrate the skills required to administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Achieve 70% or more on the final multiple-choice exam and complete the reflective exercise and evaluations before course expiry date.

Who Should Take This Course:

The Injections and Immunizations Certificate Program is a comprehensive two-part series designed to support pharmacists in the administration of injections for the purposes of education, demonstration, and immunization per current regulations and existing standards of practice. 

CPR and First Aid training are not required before taking this course. However, valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required for pharmacists to administer injections in Ontario. OPA members receive a special rate with the Canadian Red Cross. Please visit the members benefit section of OPA’s website for more information. 

Participants who achieve a letter of completion may state that they hold a continuing education certificate in the Injection Training Certificate Program for Pharmacists. 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 about injection training requirements, please see OCP’s website here. 

Development Team:

  • Sherilyn Houle, BSP, PhD, CTH, AFTM RCPS (Glasg)
  • Daniel Thirion, B.Pharm., M.Sc., Pharm.D., FCSHP
  • John Papastergiou, B.Sc, B.ScPhm
  • Karen Riley, BScPhm, Pharm D, BCPS, CGP, BCACP, CDE
  • Karen Church, BScPhm, RPh
  • Kim Dias, BScN, MScN
  • Kimberly Miller, RN, MScN
  • Lorraine Grypstra, BScN, Bed, RN
  • Dr. Neil Rau, MD, FRCPC
  • Natalie McLeish, BScPhm, PharmD, ACPR
  • Marshall Moleschi, BScPhm
  • Tiana Tilli, BScPhm, PharmD
  • Mova Leung, BSc Phm, PharmD, BCOP

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]. 

Cancellation requests made within 24 hours of purchase will be fully refunded with a 5% cancellation fee.  

Cancellation requests made 24 hours after purchase will not be considered for a refund.  

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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