Aseptic Technique Compounding Training (Nov 28 - 30, 2018)

Aseptic Technique Compounding Training is organized by Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) and will be held during Nov 28 - 30, 2018 at PCCA, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Pharmacists and technicians needing to fulfill initial aseptic training requirements by their state board of pharmacy in order to compound sterile preparations. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 40 hours of continuing education credit (4.0 CEUs).

Conference Description :
Hands-on preparation of low, medium and high-risk compounds will be performed along with media-fill testing. Learn how to prepare low- and medium-risk level compounds including sterile solutions and manipulation of injectable solutions. Furthermore, you will learn how to prepare quality high-risk level compounds including ophthalmic ointments, intrathecal and oil injections. Attendees will also focus on basic microbiology including discussions on proper gowning procedures, cleaning and disinfection methods and practical considerations of USP <800>.

Course Prerequisite :
Completion of the Comprehensive Compounding Course (C3) is required, or you will be asked to sign a Pre-Qualification Release Form prior to class participation.

Conference Objectives are :
• Prepare sterile ophthalmics, sterile intravenous medications, sterile intramuscular high-risk level compounds including injectables and sterile intrathecal preparations.
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness conditions of horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods.
• Prepare high-risk level compounds along with media-fill testing in compliance with current USP <797> regulations.
• Explain and discuss the different forms of sterilization and demonstrate selection of proper filter choice.
• Produce and verify sterility of compounded sterile preparations using different sterilization methods, including sterilization by filtration and wet and dry heat sterilization.
• Demonstrate and explain the effects of airflow disruption when working in an ISO Class 5 environment.
• Apply fundamental principles of microbiology as they relate to sterile compounding, cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Complete proper aseptic hand washing techniques and gowning procedures.
• Demonstrate the appropriate placement of materials and hands so that all critical sites receive first air.