Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-34-.03 - Qualifications for a Pharmacist to enter a protocol

In order for a pharmacist to be eligible to enter into a vaccine protocol agreement, the pharmacist must:

(1) Hold a current license to practice as a pharmacist in the State of Georgia;

(2) Hold a current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support;

(3) Have completed a course of training in immunization administration approved by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy;

(4) Have completed a training program recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the basics of immunology which focuses on practice implementation and legal and regulatory issues, composed of (a) at least 12 hours of self-study and an assessment exam; (b) at least eight hours of a live seminar with a final exam; and (c) a hands-on assessment of intramuscular and subcutaneous injection technique; and

(5) Have individual liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $250,000 to cover claims arising from the administration of vaccines, or have individual coverage from his/her employer's liability insurance in an amount not less than $250,000 to cover claims arising from the administration of vaccines.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-34-.03

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-5, 43-34-26.1.

Original Rule entitled "Qualifications for a Pharmacist to enter a protocol" adopted. F. Sep. 14, 2015; eff. Oct. 4, 2015.