PHT 179IN - Sterile Products

5 Credits, 9 Contact Hours (3 lec., 6 lab)

Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products. Includes history of sterile products and parenteral therapy, characteristics of sterile products, principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy, basics of microbiology, antiseptics and sterilization, and sterile products calculations. Also includes introduction to IV labels and profile systems, aseptic techniques, total parenteral nutrition, incompatibilities, quality control and related pharmacy software; and specialized sterile products.

Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 and PHT 171IN