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Immunization Administration Certificate

Demonstrate your knowledge of the safe management and delivery of immunizations.

INTRO

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A comprehensive understanding of how to safely deliver immunizations and carry out related tasks not only results in safe patient care, but it addresses the public health need to protect communities from the spread of disease. The Immunization Administration Assessment-Based Certificate requires completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program.

Earning this certificate demonstrates your advanced skills and commitment to patient and community care by minimizing the spread of disease in your community, especially as vaccines are delivered in massive quantities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Complete the Immunization Administration Certificate to demonstrate your competency in:

  • Understanding immunization schedules
  • Proper management and storage of immunization supplies and vaccine doses in your pharmacy
  • Safe delivery of immunizations directly to patients
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other supplies to protect health care workers  and patients

 

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PREPARE & APPLY

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Eligibility Requirements

A candidate must hold an active PTCB CPhT Certification and complete a PTCB-Recognized Immunization Administration Education/Training Program.

View a list of PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Programs for the Immunization Administration Certificate.

Please note that PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Programs for Immunization Administration are continually added to the list as they become available.

 

A Step Toward Your Advanced CPhT (CPhT-Adv) 

Active PTCB CPhTs who have completed at least four of the certificate programs (including TPV or Medication History), or three certificate programs and the Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification, and 3 years of work experience will be eligible to earn a CPhT-Adv credential.

 

Exam Fee

The cost to apply for the Immunization Administration Certificate is $89.

 

How to Apply and Schedule

  1. Log into your PTCB Account.
  2. Visit PTCB’s Credential Center (within your PTCB Account) and apply.
  3. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with your authorization to complete your exam within 90 days.

 

Prepare for Your Exam

Be sure to review the exam content outline as part of your exam preparation.  

Concepts/ Terminology of Vaccine Administration (30%)
Roles of pharmacy technicians in supporting immunizations
Definition of key terms in the immunization process (e.g., active vs. passive immunity, inactivated vs. LAV)
Common vaccinations and vaccination schedules (e.g., influenza, zoster, Pneumococcal, Tdap)
Vaccine Safety and Administration (50%)
Preparation for vaccine administration, including supply selection (e.g., reconstitution, needle length)
Procedures for vaccine administration: SQ, IM, IN
Safety considerations during vaccine administration (e.g., handling and disposal of sharps)
Documentation, Product Handling, and Adverse Reaction Management for Vaccines (20%)
Procedures for immunization-related documentation (e.g., VIS form)
Procedures for receiving, storing, and handling of vaccines (e.g., cold chain, disposal)
Managing vaccine-related adverse reactions and emergency situations (e.g., localized reactions, syncope, anaphylaxis, VAERS vs. VERP)

Prepare for the Immunization Administration Exam
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TAKE THE EXAM

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About the Exam

The Immunization Administration Exam is a multiple-choice exam that contains 60 questions. Be prepared to commit 1 hour and 30 minutes for the exam (5-minute tutorial, 1 hour and 20-minute exam, and 5-minute post-exam survey).

 

Testing Accommodations

Accommodations to provide extra time are available for this exam. Candidates who require testing accommodations must request these accommodations during the application process. Accommodations that are reasonable and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided by PTCB at no additional cost to candidates.

Exam Day
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EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE

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Scoring

On November 16, 2021, PTCB published an updated version of the Immunization Administration Exam. Scores will be withheld as PTCB applies a rigorous process to ensure that scoring of the updated exam is equivalent to the previous version. Your official exam results can be expected by early February 2022.

 

Digital Badges

Upon earning your credential, you will receive an email invitation from the Credly Platform via badge@ptcb.org with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

This digital badge will contain information describing your credential, including how you earned it. You can display the badge in your email signature, electronic files of a resume, and on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

Certificates

Once your official score is available, you can download your certificate through the Credly Platform. Learn more.

Earn Your Immunization Administration Certificate
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RENEW

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This certificate program does not require renewal.

DOCUMENTS

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Quick access to additional documents you may need during your PTCB Immunization Administration Certificate process. Download the necessary documents and submit the completed forms as required.

  1. Testing Accommodations Form