Short Course: Vaccination by Pharmacy Technicians

As pharmacies play an increasingly important role in disease prevention and public health, this short training course was developed by the Montpellier School of Pharmacy to enable pharmacy technicians to acquire the practical and theoretical skills needed to administer vaccines.

Target Skills

This short, practical training course will enable pharmacy technicians to:

1. to learn how to administer vaccines,
2. to manage side effects,
3. to improve knowledge about vaccines and communication with patients.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to contribute effectively to vaccination campaigns, safely and in compliance with the legal framework.

This skills development initiative is part of an effort to elevate the status of the profession and address the growing need for community-based healthcare.

program

1. Updates on the latest information in the form of short videos (online)
   • Regulatory Issues (20 minutes)
   • Bacteria and Viruses (2 x 10 minutes)
   • Vaccination and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (20 minutes)
2. Hands-on learning (in-person)
   • Training in vaccination techniques
   • Management of post-vaccination events (malaise, allergic reactions, etc.)
3. Reviews
   • Theory before practice
   • From vaccination to the end of training

Training sessions

Several training sessions are scheduled for this year:

• October 9, 2025 (e-learning course begins on October 3)
• October 13, 2025 (e-learning course begins on October 7)

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the training.

Are you interested in this training course?

For more information and to apply, please contact Marie PERRIOT (marie.perriot@umontpellier.fr)

View the program brochure: