• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  Sterile compounding is a unique and critical skill of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. In order to become proficient in such skills, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the supplies and materials utilized when compounding sterile products. Not every pharmacist responsible for compounding sterile products or overseeing the sterile compounding process may have the necessary level of foundational knowledge or experience needed, thus a foundational review of compounding supplies will be beneficial to those who find themselves in these roles. Similarly, many pharmacy technicians responsible for compounding sterile products but are who inexperienced in this area will likely benefit from a thorough review of available compounding supplies. This activity is designed to introduce the learner to the some of the supplies used to compound sterile products. It will provide thorough descriptions of these supplies and aid the learner in understanding how to both select and use the appropriate supplies when engaging in sterile compounding activities. Additionally, it will address pertinent safety concerns that arise when working with such supplies.
  

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   20230H07.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Describe appropriate safety measures to take when working with supplies used to compound sterile products

  Recognize if supplies have been appropriately selected and used to compound sterile products

  Describe supplies used to compound sterile products

  Pharmacy Technician

  Describe supplies used to compound sterile products

  Recognize the appropriate selection and use of sterile compounding supplies

  Identify safety measures for working with supplies used to compound sterile products

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-713091

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-20-230-H07-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-20-230-H07-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Mary  Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Northeast Ohio Medical University

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