The Pharmacy Immunization Proficiency Certification Program is a flagship competency-based certification offered by the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) under the supervision of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). It equips licensed pharmacists with the knowledge, clinical judgment, and hands-on skills required to safely and effectively administer vaccines as part of routine patient care.
Activity type
- 🧠 Self-learning (online modules) + 🩺 Practice-based (in-person practical session)
- Certification validity: 2 years
Program structure
- 📅 Registration deadline: 1 May 2026
- 🟢 Start date: 3 May 2026
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 weeks online + 1 in-person practical session (4 hours)
- 📍 Practical exam venues (in-person): Riyadh · Jeddah · Dammam
Who should attend?
- SCFHS-licensed pharmacists practicing in community, hospital, or primary-care settings
- Pharmacy interns and residents preparing for advanced practice roles
Program modules
- Module 1 — Foundations of Immunization & Vaccine Science
- Module 2 — General Practice Guidance for Immunization (parts 1–2)
- Module 3 — Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines (parts 1–3)
- Module 4 — Patient Education and Pre-vaccination Preparation
- Module 5 — Vaccine Preparation, Administration, and Documentation
- Module 6 — Recognition and Management of Allergic Reactions / Anaphylaxis
- Module 7 — Vaccine Error Prevention and Safety Reporting
- Practical Exam — In-person hands-on assessment
Certification: Upon successful completion of the online modules and the in-person practical exam, participants receive an SSCP certificate of proficiency in pharmacy-based immunization, valid for 2 years and recognized for SCFHS continuing-education purposes.
Limited seats are available — register early.
