Course Description

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

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The PREP Act allows the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue a declaration that extends liability protections to entities and individuals who manufacture, distribute, or administer covered medical countermeasures against a public health threat or emergency.

The following training and supervision requirements exist for PREP Act protections (unless separately authorized by SLTTs or under the regular scope of practice).

• Documentation of completion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccine Training (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/training.html) and other training required by the SLTTs where the vaccine is being administered
• Documentation of an observation period by a currently practicing healthcare professional experienced in administering intramuscular injections
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Students must also be supervised by a currently practicing healthcare professional experienced in administering intramuscular injections
• Pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students must also complete a practical training program that is approved by the ACPE as well as a minimum of two hours of ACPE-approved immunization-related continuing pharmacy education during each state licensing period

For more information on the PREP Act, please visit https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/COVID19/Documents/covid19-vaccination-wrkfrc-factsheet-508.pdf