Aseptic Technique Compounding Course

Course Dates: 27th April to 29th Aptil 2012

Location : PCCA Learning Centre, Matraville

Please call Melissa on 9316 1500 to register your interest or email melissaf@pccaust.com.au

This application based course is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are interested in gaining basic aseptic technique knowledge and the skills necessary to compound high risk preparations. The current professional practice standards and regulations will be addressed and applied through skills assessment testing. Attendees will learn how to prepare ophthalmics, intrathecals and oil injections. Hands on preparation of low, medium– and high risk compounds will be performed along with Personnel Validations (Media Fills). Individuals will learn the correct use of laminar flow hoods and proper aseptic technique. In addition, attendees will focus on basic microbiology including discussions on proper cleaning and disinfection methods,and appropriate gowning procedure. Prior completion of PCCA's Comprehensive Compounding Course (C³) or Primary Training Course is required.

Part A: Students will receive prerequisite home study course work. The home study course work will include a DVD, study guide, textbook readings, and an online multiple choice exam. Students must score a minimum of 70% on the exam.

Part A needs to be completed prior to Part B.

Part B: Students will participate in a 2 day hands on course at PCCA which covers the latest USP and ASHP guidelines and standards. The hands on instruction is conducted using a laminar flow hood, aseptic compounding supplies, and sterilization equipment. Focus is placed upon quality assurance of the compounding environment, equipment, end product, and the personnel involved.

Part A and B MUST both be completed before students will beable to receive CPD Points and a PCCA Certificate of Completion.

Learning objectives

- Aseptic Technique Home Study

- Discuss sterile pharmaceutical compounding including concepts, techniques and procedures.

- Perform pharmaceutical calculations involved in their sterile compounding process including metric conversion, percentage strength and isotonicity.

- Describe the various methods of sterilization,storage requirements and process validation.

- Discuss the importance of quality control systems including environmental control, personnel, as well as beyond-use-dating.

Aseptic Technique Compounding Course

- Demonstrate aseptic hand washing techniques and proper gowning procedures.

- Demonstrate cleaning of horizontal and verticallaminar flow hoods.

- Demonstrate aseptic technique skills by performing a media fill.

- Demonstrate preparation of sterile ophthalmics,sterile intravenous (IV) medications, sterile intramuscular (IM) High Risk Level compounds including injectables and sterile intrathecal preparations.

- Demonstrate how to make sterile preparations using different methods of sterilization.

- Demonstrate and explain the effects of airflow disruption when working in a Grade A environment.

- Describe the importance of basic microbiology and how it relates to cleaning and disinfection programs.

- Demonstrate the appropriate placement of materials and hands so that all critical sites receive first air.

- Explain the different forms of sterilization and demonstrate selection of proper filter choice.

- Aseptic Technique Compounding Course - Legal & Regulatory Issues

- Assess clean room compliance with current Guidelines.

- Describe importance of Quality Assurance and Quality Control adoption in the laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual.

- Describe personnel, environmental, and product testing requirements that meet Australian Guidelines.

- Assess compliance with professional practice guidelines for a sterile compounding laboratory.

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