Immunization
West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines without a prescription (or by using an order issued by themselves) to individuals ages 3 and over per 30-5-7(e).
West Virginia law permits pharmacists to order and administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines to persons ages 3 years and up based on the immunization schedule available here. For individuals ages 3 -17 years, the vaccine shall ONLY be administered provided the following are met:
- with parental written, informed consent;
- provided there are no contraindications to that person receiving that vaccine; and
- after informing the patient and the adult caregiver accompanying the patient of the importance of a well-child visit with a pediatrician or other licensed primary-care provider and referral for patients as appropriate.
Pharmacists are also permitted to administer vaccines in accordance with a prescription order from a healthcare provider for a person age 3 years and up.
Approved Immunization Courses
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American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
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University of Findlay School of Pharmacy (March 2010)
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University of Florida College of Pharmacy (Sept 2013)
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University of Connecticut (Sept 2013)
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North Eastern University (Sept 2013)
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Ohio Pharmacist Association
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University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (June 2016)
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CE Impact Pharmacy Immunization Training Program (Sept 2023)
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University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (Sept 2023)
- CE Impact Pharmacy Immunization Training Program
Approved CPR Courses
The WV Board of Pharmacy approved courses must include a hands-ob component.
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American Red Cross
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American Heart Association
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American Health & Safety Institute (December 2013)
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American CPR (December 2013)
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National Safety Council (December 2013)
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Emergency Care & Safety Institute –ECSI (August 2016)
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ProTrainings (September 2020)
- EnjoyCPR (December 2021)