Training for the Supply and Administration of Emergency Medicines and Vaccinations

Training for the Supply and Administration of Emergency Medicines and Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccines Training: For information about the training requirements for COVID-19 Vaccines, please see the COVID-19 Vaccines segment of the COVID Hub at the following link: COVID-19 Vaccines

The Irish Institute of Pharmacy (IIOP), in conjunction with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), developed a modular system for training pharmacists in the Supply and Administration of Emergency Medicines and Vaccinations. This system is reflected in the training requirements set out by the PSI and comprises a number of courses (some face-to-face and some online) which will equip pharmacists with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely administer these medicines and vaccines to patients. 

This approach has been designed collaboratively by the PSI and IIOP to streamline the way in which pharmacists can acquire the skills for multiple services.  For example:

• CPR courses from multiple providers are now recognised by the PSI; 
• Courses such as Medicines Administration and CPR training will serve as a core building blocks for multiple services, thus reducing the training burden on pharmacists;
• Online training will enable pharmacists to conveniently upskill in specific services once the core building blocks are in place;
• All required online courses will be provided free-of-charge to registered pharmacists through the IIOP website (www.iiop.ie ) 

 Information on the specific courses can be found in the table below: