Sharon Myers
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has brought into focus the need for more professionals who are authorized to administer vaccinations and other immunizations. In response, eleven graduates of the Davidson-Davie Community College are among the first community college students in the state to be certified as immunizing technicians.
Through a partnership with the American Pharmacists Association, those certified at Davidson-Davie through its pharmacy technology program are helping improve the overall health of the population by positioning themselves to increase immunization rates.
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“One of the challenges in improving the health of our communities is in getting care to those who need it,” said Dr. LaQuoia Johnson, a college faculty member in pharmacy technology. “Thanks to this new opportunity on our campus, we already have 11 additional people who will be working in our l