Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:
Define Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding.
Describe why sterile and non-sterile compounding is necessary.
Recognize the patient harm associated with contaminated compounding products.
Identify the federal and state agencies responsible for regulating pharmacy compounding.
Name the organizations that set guidelines for compounding.
Describe the training and competencies required to practice compounding.
Define critical site, BUD, ISO, and other compounding terms.
Describe the compounding area specifications expected for non-sterile compounding.
List the specific facility requirements for approved sterile compounding clean areas.
Identify the use of primary and secondary engineering controls.
Define HEPA filtration and review its role in sterile compounding.
Describe the risk levels associated with compounding sterile products.
Recognize requirements for packing, labeling, and storing of compounded products.
Name the pharmacy documentation requirements for sterile and non-sterile products.
State specific reasons for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in compounding.
List the areas of compounding required to have Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Outline the guidelines for maintaining United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements for
compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations.
Faculty: Elvia Sellountos Pharm.D.
The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.
Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members. $15 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.
Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Contact Hour(s): 3
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Certified Pharmacy Technicians & Pharmacists
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-9999-24-054-H07-T/P
Activity Format: On-Demand Home Study
Release Date: 05/22/2024
Planned Expiration Date: 05/22/2027
CPE Credit Requirements: To receive credit for this ON-DEMAND program, participants must complete the post-test with a passing score of 70%. Participants are given two opportunities to achieve a passing score and receive CPE credit.
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