Abstract
Inoculation with a newly developed vaccine has started amid the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, inoculating the entire population is difficult because of various issues such as limited personnel and time constraints. Under these circumstances, a faculty member of practical education at a pharmacy school with expertise in handling vaccines and preparation techniques consulted with the local pharmacist association. In collaboration with the association, a workshop which included lectures on the properties, preparation, dilution, and handling of the vaccine as well as dispensing of injection vials was held. The workshop was conducted mainly by university faculty members who were experts in academic education and research. Thus, pharmacists who participated in the workshop acquired knowledge and hands-on skills with peace of mind and could personally administer vaccines in groups. About 90% of the participants in the workshop diluted and dispensed the vaccine at the mass vaccination site. The workshop was considered meaningful because the faculty member was able to fulfill his duties at the venue.
