ACPE Accredited Sterile Compounding Certification Program For Pharmacists
ACPE-accredited self-paced sterile compounding certification course with hands-on self-paced practical training and final evaluation with an instructor.
ACPE-accredited self-paced sterile compounding certification course with hands-on self-paced practical training and final evaluation with an instructor.
Master Agreement Terms
Author Information
Preface
Financial Disclosure
Notice
Acknowledgements
Accreditation Information
Testing And Grading Policies
Table Of Contents
Learning Objectives
Commonly Conversions & Abbreviations
Dimensional Analysis
Ratios
Proportions
Proportions
Percent Strength
Liquid Dilutions
Solid Dilutions
Aliquots
Alligation Calculations
Alligation Calculations Continued
Powder Volume & Reconstitution
mEq & Osmolarity Calculations
Milliequivalents, Millimoles, Normality, Molarity And Milliosmoles Definitions
Percent Strength & mEq Calculations
Individual Dosing Based On Weight
FREE PREVIEWIV Drip & Flow Rates
FREE PREVIEWTonicity Definition & Calculations
Body Surface Area
FREE PREVIEWMath Quiz
Learning Objectives
Definitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
Definitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
Definitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
Definitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
FREE PREVIEWDefinitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
FREE PREVIEWDefinitions And Terminology Relevant To Sterile Compounding
Overview Of Sterile Pharmaceuticals And Considerations For Safe Administration
Understanding Ampules, Vials, Needles, And Syringes For Safe Medication Administration
Understanding Containers, Measuring Devices, and Equipment for Safe Medication Handling and Administration
Routes Of Administration And Storage Requirements For Unique Drugs And Chemicals
Module 2 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Closure Systems Terminology
Understanding The Use of Glass And Plastic Containers In Medication Administration
Common Filter Sizes And Properties
Importance Of Maintaining A Clean Compounding Environment To Prevent Contamination Of CSPs
FREE PREVIEWCommonly Used Compounding Equipment And Devices - Multi-Ad Dispensing System
Commonly Used Compounding Equipment And Devices - Hyperalimentation Transfer Set
Commonly Used Compounding Equipment And Devices - Medication Cassette Reservoir
Commonly Used Compounding Equipment And Devices - Elastomeric Pump
Commonly Used Compounding Equipment And Devices - IV Fluid Transfer Set
IV Administration Set Components
Commonly Used IV Tubing
Module 3 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Secondary Engineering Controls
FREE PREVIEWUSP 797 Facility Design Requirements
Cleanroom Air Changes Per Hour (ACPH)
Minimum Cleaning And Disinfecting Frequency
Module 4 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Introduction To The Horizontal Laminar Flow Hood
Guidelines And Best Practices For Maintaining Aseptic Conditions In A Horizontal Hood
FREE PREVIEWBest Practices When Working Within A Horizontal Laminar Flow Hood
FREE PREVIEWCorrect Procedures For Cleaning A Horizontal Laminar Flow Hood
Introduction To The Vertical Laminar Flow Hood
Guidelines And Best Practices For Maintaining Aseptic Conditions In A Vertical Hood
Best Practices When Working Within A Vertical Laminar Flow Hood
Correct Procedures For Cleaning A Vertical Laminar Flow Hood
Introduction To Biological Safety Cabinets
Introduction To Compounding Aseptic Isolators (CAI)
Best Practices Regarding Compounding Aseptic Isolators
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction And Best Practices For A Containment Aseptic Compounding Isolator (CACI)
Introduction And Best Practices For A Containment Ventilated Enclosure (CVE)
Certification & Recertification Requirements For PEC and SEC
FREE PREVIEWMinimum Cleaning And Disinfecting Frequency For PECs
FREE PREVIEWModule 5 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Tonicity Of Sterile Solutions
Methods To Determine The Presence Of Particulate Matter In CSPs
Factors That Affect Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSPs)
Chemical Incompatibility Of CSPs
Physical And Therapeutic Incompatibilities Of CSPs
Other Reasons For Incompatibilities Of CSPs
Sterility And Bacterial Endotoxin Testing Requirements
Sterilization Techniques - Part 1
Sterilization Techniques - Part 2
Sterilization Techniques - Part 3
Sterilization Techniques - Part 4
Ophthalmic Preparation Preservatives
Ophthalmic Preparations Properties
Sterilization Techniques For Ophthalmic Preparations
Precautions And Considerations For The Administration of Sterile Pharmaceuticals
Considerations To Take Into Account Before Dispensing CSPs And Admixtures
CSP Labeling Requirements
CSP Labeling Requirements
Outpatient Prescription Labeling
Verification Of Ingredient Strength & Identity
Compounding Accuracy Checks
Final Preparation Check Before Dispensing
Recall Procedures For CSPs
Module 6 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Overfill
Isotonic Fluids - 0.9% NaCl
Isotonic Fluids - D5W
Isotonic Fluids - D5LR & Ringers Solution
Hypotonic Fluids - 0.45% NACL
Hypertonic IV Fluids
Module 7 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Tonicity
Introduction To Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Factors Affecting Precipitation in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Best Practices for Preparation
Best Practices For The Preparation Of Total Parenteral Nutrition
Understanding Osmotic Property And Units Of Measurement
Calculating Osmolarity For An IV Fluid
Osmolarity Calculation For TPNs
TPN Equations For Initial Therapy
Common Electrolytes And Other Ingredients Added To TPN Solutions
Accuracy Testing Of An Automated Compounding Device (ACD)
Verification Of Compounding Equipment, Apparatus & Devices
Pinnacle TPN Compounder Videos - Calibrating The Pinnacle Compounder Before Use
Installing The Pinnacle TPN Compounder Tubing Set
Programming The Macro TPN Ingredients In The Pinnacle Software
Hanging The Macro TPN Ingredients
Scanning The QR Coded TPN Ingredients Into The Pinnacle Software
Removing Air Bubbles From The Final TPN Bag After All TPN Ingredients Have Been Injected
Attaching The Required Filter To Be Used Before Administration
Module 8 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Compounded Sterile Preparations Risk Levels & Additional Terminology
Beyond-Use Date (BUD)
Category 1, 2 And 3 BUDs For CSPs
BUD For Conventionally Manufactured Products And Stock Solutions
Immediate Use Compounding - Previous And Recent Updates
Module 9 - Quiz
Learning Objectives
Guidelines For Environmental Assessment Of The Compounding Environment
Guidelines For Environmental Assessment Of The Compounding Environment
Requirements For Establishing A Quality Assurance Program
Requirements For Quality Assurance Program Monitoring, Evaluation And Auditing
Guidelines For Quality Assurance In The Compounding Environment
Guidelines For Monitoring Airflow, Pressure Gauges & The Pharmacy Environment
Drug Stability & Temperature Control
Inspection, Inventory & Temperature Control
Surface Sampling With Agar Plates
Irregular Surface Sampling Using Swabs
Gloved Fingertip & Thumb Testing
FREE PREVIEWMedia Fill Test
Personnel Competency Assessments
Guidelines For Cleaning And Disinfection Of Sterile Compounding Areas
FREE PREVIEWBest Practices For Cleaning And Maintenance Of Sterile Compounding Areas And Equipment
FREE PREVIEWAir And Surface Monitoring Of The Compounding Environment
Remedies/Action Levels For Microbial Growth
Module 10 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Requirements For Creating A Policy And Procedures (P&P) And Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Manual
Requirements Of Creating And Maintaining A Master Formulation Record
Requirements Of Creating And Maintaining A Compounding Record
Documentation Requirements For Dispensing CSPs To Practitioners Or Institutional Pharmacies
Record Keeping Requirements For Drug Distribution To Physicians And Institutional Pharmacies
Requirements For Creating And Maintaining Personnel Training Records
Miscellaneous Record Keeping Requirements
Recall Procedures For CSPs
Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
Prepackaging, Labeling And Record Keeping Requirements For Drug Products
Required Reference Materials In A Sterile Compounding Pharmacy
Module 11 Quiz
Link To The 2022 Updates To USP 797
Hands-On Training Instructions
Learning Objectives
Garbing In Ante-Area
FREE PREVIEWGarbing, Handwashing & Sterile Gloving Videos
Garbing & Sterile Gloving Competency Assessments
Garbing Procedure For Biological Safety Cabinets & Containment Aseptic Isolators
Module 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Hood Cleaning Procedures
Module 2 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Aseptic Technique Procedures For The Practice Labs And The Final Evaluation
Module 3 Quiz
Instructions For The Practice Labs
Practice Lab Documentation
Final Evaluation Demonstration & Competency Exam
Supplemental Reading Materials & Resources
Commonly Used IV Drugs In Hospitals And Home Infusion Pharmacies
IV Drugs - A
IV Drugs - B
IV Drugs - C
IV Drugs - D
IV Drugs - E
IV Drugs - F
IV Drugs - G
IV Drugs - H
IV Drugs - I
IV Drugs - K
IV Drugs - L
IV Drugs - M
IV Drugs - N
IV Drugs - O
IV Drugs - P
IV Drugs - Q
IV Drugs - R
IV Drugs - S
IV Drugs - T
IV Drugs - V
IV Drugs - W
IV Drugs - Z
Minibag Assembly
Commonly Ordered Anti-Infectives In Minibags
Practice Competency Exam
References