PHARMACY assistants (PAs) are set to play a significant part in the national COVID-19 vaccination (COVAX) rollout, Australian College of Pharmacy CEO, Dr Dimitri Kopanakis, believes.
In response to the Federal Government's decision to invite community pharmacies - including stores that did not participate in the expression of interest process - the College is offering free access to its Safe vaccination services in community pharmacy program.
"The training enables PAs to support pharmacist immunisers so they can then focus on providing patients with the COVAX and answering their questions," Kopanakis said.
The course also covers logistical aspects to minimise disruption to the pharmacy.
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