Which body approves the Ohio immunizer course?

• A. Board of Pharmacy
• B. Board of Medical Examiners
• C. DEA
• D. State Education Board

Answer: (A)

The key idea is regulatory oversight of who can be trained to immunize. In Ohio, the body that approves immunization training for those who will administer vaccines is the Board of Pharmacy. This board oversees pharmacy practice and related certifications, including approving the immunizer course to ensure it meets the standards needed for pharmacists and other eligible vaccinators. They review course content, requirements, and the process to grant immunizer authorization, making sure it aligns with state laws and patient safety practices.

The other bodies don’t handle approval of immunization training: the Board of Medical Examiners oversees physicians (not the coursework for vaccine administration by pharmacists), the DEA controls drug/supply registrations and enforcement, and the State Education Board focuses on educational licensure for teachers, not medical immunization training.