Requirements of training programs

(a) The course of study for the influenza immunization training program shall include current guidelines and recommendations of the National Centers for Disease Control Prevention for adult patients or be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. (b) The course of study shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Mechanisms of action for vaccines, contraindications, drug interactions, and monitoring after vaccine administration; (2) subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; (3) immunization screening questions, informed consent forms, recordkeeping, registries and reporting mechanisms; (4) vaccine storage; (5) biohazard waste disposal and sterile techniques; (6) establishing protocols; (7) immunization coalitions and other community resources available; (8) mechanisms for reporting adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS); (9) reimbursement procedures and vaccine coverage by federal, state and local entities; (10) administration techniques; (11) current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; and (12) annual continuing education in immunizations.