Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: A Review of Rules and Procedures Course
Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: A Review of Rules and Procedures Course is organized by National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
Release Date: 05/26/2021
Expiry Date: 05/26/2024
Target Audience:
Certified Pharmacy Technicians
Goals & Objectives:
At the completion 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.