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 requirements for pharmacists to administer injections in Ontario. This practical, competency-mapped program includes thorough online modules and a half-day, in-person learning session and assessment.
$529.00
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 or reschedule the session.
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Hamilton - Sutherland's Pharmacy, 180 James Street South Hamilton, ON L8P 4V1January 25, 2026
March 22, 2026
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. -
Windsor - Brady's Drug Store, 186 Talbot St S, Essex, ON N8M 1B6January 14, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 11, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm -
Ottawa - Spaces Gatineau, 15 Rue Jos Montferrand, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 0C2January 16, 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Toronto - OPA Office, 155 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7January 17, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
January 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
February 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
March 12, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm -
Sudbury - Jonathan's Kingsway Pharmacy 1102 Kingsway, Sudbury, ON, P3B 2E5April 12, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Course Outline:
Online Content (5.5 hours)
Learning Modules:
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Competency 1: The Immune System and Vaccines
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Competency 2: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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Competency 3: Vaccine Development and Evaluation
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Competency 4: The Types of Immunizing Agents and Their Composition
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Competency 5: Population Health
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Competency 6: Communication
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Competency 7: Storage and Handling of Immunization Agents
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Competency 8: Administration of Immunizing Agents
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Competency 9: Adverse Events Following Immunization
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Competency 10: Documentation
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Competency 11: Populations Requiring Special Considerations
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Competency 12: The Canadian Immunization System
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Competency 13: Addressing Immunization Issues
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Competency 14: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Immunization
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Competency 15: Injection of Other Substances
Waiver of Liability Agreement
Multiple-choice Exam
Program Evaluation
In-person Assessment (4 hours):
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Demonstration of injection techniques
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Practicing techniques
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Practical exam (demonstration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections on a partner)
Course at a Glance:
Intended Audience:
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:
Our Commitment:
OPA is committed to providing high-quality, accurate, and unbiased educational content, tools, and resources for healthcare professionals and patients. Learn more about our process for content development and what it means to be a CCCEP accredited provider here.
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.
