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 18 and over per 30-5-7(e).
West Virginia Rules permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all CDC/Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines with a physician prescription, parental consent and after ensuring no vaccine contraindications, to individuals ages eleven through seventeen per 30-5-7(e) and per Emergency RuleThe PREP Act extension from May 11, 2023 is also in effect permitting pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians to provide COVID-19 and influenza vaccines to invidivuals age 3 years and up. For ages 3 years to 17 years, the pharmacist must have parental consent and make certain there are no contraindications.The HHS extension can be read here.
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)
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)