Provision of externally accredited immunisation certification within an Australian Professional Pharmacy University programme: a survey of graduates on benefits and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In Australia, pharmacists may become authorised immunisers by obtaining additional credentialling from certified providers. Some Australian Universities are providing externally accredited immunisation training to final year pharmacy students. Student satisfaction has been demonstrated, but graduate views on benefits and outcomes are yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate graduates' perceptions of providing an accredited immunisation certification during their University pharmacy programme.

Methods

A survey was sent to Griffith University pharmacy graduates of 2016-2020 inclusive. Respondents who completed the accredited immunisation training at University were asked to rank their agreement with five statements on a five-point Likert scale (1

SUBMITTER: Bernaitis N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9383585 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature