HPHM 2040 Sterile Comp. for Pharm Tech
This course provides technician-focused instruction and training for the successful production of sterile parenteral preparations, a major responsibility of the pharmacy technician in hospitals, home healthcare, and long-term care facilities. A study of sterile products, hand washing techniques, safety techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, aseptic techniques in parenteral compounding, proper use of equipment, preparation of sterile products, references, and basic introduction to safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. The important work requires the mastery of aseptic technique: the procedures that avoid introducing pathogens into sterile products, ensure patient safety, maintain product consistency. (1/1/2)