PHT 179IN - Sterile Products

1. List five major causes of contamination of an injectable.
2. Identify the major components of laminar-flow hoods and state their functions.
3. Use basic pharmacy software system in pharmacy setting to process prescription and medication orders.
4. Demonstrate sterile compounding processes following aseptic techniques

1. Explain the function and application of the national drug code (NDC) numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates
2. Define pharmacy compounding terminology
3. Demonstrate infection control processes
4. Identify safety protocols in the handling and disposal requirements of all medications
5. Explain role of USP (United States Pharmacopeia) to ensure the quality of sterile compounding
6. Use the internet for email and basic research.
7. Use basic software programs in pharmacy settings.
8. Process a prescription or medication order using software programs.
9. Discuss future directions in electronic data and robotics.
10. Demonstrate the proper technique for using a syringe and needle for aseptic withdrawal of the contents of a rubber-capped vial, and a glass ampul.
11. Demonstrate the proper technique for aseptic reconstitution of an antibiotic injection.
12. Describe and demonstrate proper hand washing techniques in a sterile environment.
13. Demonstrate the correct techniques and procedure for preparing parenteral admixtures, including the proper preparation of the label.
14. Demonstrate the proper technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions.

1. History of Sterile Products and Parenteral Therapy
2. Characteristics of Sterile Products
3. Principles of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
4. Laminar Flow Hood Theory
5. Basics of Microbiology
6. Antiseptics and Sterilization
   1. Antiseptics
   2. Dry heat/autoclave
   3. Radiation
   4. Filtration
7. Sterile Products Calculations
8. Introduction to IV Labels and Profile Systems
9. Aseptic Techniques
   1. Introduction to needle and syringe handling
   2. Volume practice/handling vials
   3. Laminar flow hood preparation
   4. Handling glass containers vs. plastic
   5. Handling ampuls
   6. Handling filter needles
   7. Reconstitution of sterile solids
   8. Handling prefilled syringes
   9.  Handling transfer needles
   10. Handling multi-add syringes
10. Total Parenteral Nutrition
11. Incompatibilities
12. Quality Control
13. Computer Networks for Communication and Information
    1. E-mail communications for individuals and groups
    2. Internet and its evolution
    3. Research techniques using the world wide web and search engines
    4. Evaluation of web-based information
14. Professional Pharmacy Applications in Retail and Hospital Pharmacy
    1. Therapeutic drug monitoring
    2. Drug information retrieval and storage
    3. Reports
15. Using Computers for Inventory Control in Pharmacy
16. Future Directions with Electronic Media
17. Specialized Sterile Products
    1. Ophthalmics
    2. Peritoneal didlysates
    3. Radiopharmaceuticals
    4. Allergenic extracts
    5. Handling of antineoplastics
    6. Antimicrobial pharmacology