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Aseptic Techniques for Pharmacists

A structured program designed to meet the requirements of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists who prepare sterile products.
12 Home Study Hours + 8 Contact Hours = 20 Hours Total

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the pharmacist should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the proper mixing and handling of parenteral drugs.
  2. Discuss the different parenteral drug therapy delivery systems.
  3. Discuss and demonstrate ability to use a laminar flow hood.
  4. Use parenteral drug reference sources to determine compatibilities and stabilities of admixtures.
  5. Identify the different types of intravenous access devices.
  6. Prepare a care plan for monitoring patients receiving intravenous drugs in the home care setting.
  7. Discuss Texas state pharmacy rules related to the preparations of intravenous and other compounded products.
  8. Practice safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents.

THIS IS A PRACTICE-BASED ACTIVITY

Who Should Attend

This program is intended for pharmacists who desire to increase their knowledge of aseptic techniques and the compounding and dispensing of intravenous medication, cytotoxic, and hazardous drugs. Topics will also include basic principles of parenteral nutrition and fluid and electrolyte balance, venous access devices, and determining intravenous admixture compatibilities.

Deadlines and Registration

Aseptic Techniques for Pharmacists Program Dates:
(ACPE #066-000-07-029-C04-P, 2.0 CEU, 20.0 Contacts Hours:

June 13    July 11    August 15
Download 2009 Summer Program Brochure and Registration Form (Download Brochure)

September 12    October 10     November 7      December 12                     
Download 2009 Fall Program Brochure and Registration Form (Download Brochure)

Registration Deadline: 15 days prior to the scheduled program date.
Cancellation Notice: Insufficient registrations will cause this program to be cancelled.
Refund Policy: A 90% refund will be granted for written cancellation seven days in advance.
Registration Fee:

$445.00. Fee should accompany registration form.


Program Schedule

7:30 a.m.                       Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - noon          Lectures/Workshops/Film
Noon – 1:00 p.m.        Working Lunch/Film
1:00 – 3:50 p.m.          Lectures/Labs
3:50 – 4:00 p.m.          Evaluations/Adjournment, Comments/Evaluations/Adjournment

Program Faculty

Raymond W. Hammond, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS:
Associate Dean for Practice Programs
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Houston College of Pharmacy

Shara Zatopek, R.Ph., M.S.
Associate Dean for Administration
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Houston College of Pharmacy