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Do I need to declare that I’ve completed training in IV drug administration and vascular access devices?

No. Pharmacists should retain their own documentation as evidence that they have completed theoretical and practical training, as well as an assessment of their competency, prior to engaging in this area of practice. This information can be included in their Learning Portfolio and provided if requested (by a patient, employer, the College, etc.). This information will not appear on the public register, Find a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Professional and the Glossary of Terms has been updated to explain that “Trained to administer injections” means the pharmacy professional has declared completion of a College-approved injection training course to administer subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections. SC injections are administered in the fat layer underneath the skin (for example, insulin). IM injections are delivered into the muscle (for example, a flu shot). The substances a pharmacist or pharmacy technician are permitted to administer by injection are listed in Schedule 1 and Schedule 3  (Vaccines) of Ontario Regulation 256/24.