The BCPhA collaborated with the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC), Ministry of Health and BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) to develop its Accredited Administration of Injections training program.

Training sessions began in September 2009. Since then over 1,500 pharmacists have received the authority to administer injections in the province! Congratulations to all the pharmacists who have embraced this expanded scope of practice.

The Accredited Administration of Injections Program is made up of two components; an online pre-study called the Immunization Competency Program for BC Health Professionals and an in-person workshop called the Practical Administration of Injections for BC Pharmacists. Each component requires separate registration.

Authority to administer injections is granted by the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC). In order to receive authorization a pharmacist must submit to the CPBC an Application for Certification - Injection Drug Administration form along with valid certificates for CPR & first aid and both Injections Program components. Applications for the legal authority to administer injections will be reviewed by CPBC as they are received and qualified applicants will be notified of their authorization. Pharmacists must receive authorization from CPBC prior to providing injection services.