Course Offerings

This course prepares you for employment within the pharmacy industry where sterile products are made. Course work includes basic skills for aseptic technique, methods of practical production of sterile products and making dosing calculations associated with sterile products. Successful completion of the course prepares you for employment in hospital settings or other areas where sterile products are made. This course prepares you for a certification as a sterile compound technician.

Course Objectives

Demonstrate ethical conduct (ASHP 1.1)

Apply self-management skills, including time, stress and change management (ASHP 1.6)

Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings (ASHP 2.6)

Practice and adhere to effective infection control procedures (ASHP 2.8)

Describe further knowledge and skills required for achieving advanced competencies (ASHP 2.10)

Prepare patient-specific medications for distribution (ASHP 3.4)

Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing and distributing medication products, including those requiring special handling and documentation (ASHP 3.6)

Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment (ASHP 3.8)

Use information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazardous Drug List and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to identify, handle, dispense and safely dispose of hazardous medications and materials (ASHP 3.9)

Describe basic concepts related to preparation for sterile and non-sterile compounding (ASHP 3.15)

Prepare, store and deliver medication products requiring special handling and documentation (ASHP 3.22)

Prepare compounded sterile preparations per applicable, current USP chapters (ASHP 3.23)

Prepare or simulate chemotherapy/hazardous drug preparations per applicable, current USP chapters (ASHP 3.25)

Describe best practices regarding quality assurance measures according to leading quality organizations (ASHP 4.8)

Describe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements for prevention and treatment of exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., risk assessment, personal protective equipment, eyewash, spill kit) (ASHP 5.6)

Describe OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (i.e., "Employee Right to Know") (ASHP 5.8)

Participate in pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual and safety requirements (ASHP 5.9)

Outline of Instruction

Sterile compounding environment and sterile compounding supplies

Medication orders and labeling

Aseptic garbing, handwashing and gloving

Cleaning the horizontal laminar airflow hood

Calculations for sterile compounding

Large-volume and small-volume parenteral preparations

Ampule-based preparations

Narcotic preparations

Pediatric preparations

Total parenteral nutrition

Chemotherapy products and procedures

Contact Hours

96

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) (education component)

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

PHM-118

Prerequisites

PTCB Certification

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbook: "Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique" by Lisa McCartney, St. Paul, Minnesota, Paradigm Publishing Inc., 2012.

Technology required:
Computer, webcam, internet access, Microsoft Office

Additional materials required:
2 GB or greater USB flash drive and calculator

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Those seeking employment in hospital settings or other areas where sterile products are made.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Sterile Preparation Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Sterile compound technician

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]