Caution! Hazardous Drugs Ahead: The In's and Out's of Hazardous Drug Handling is organized by Advocate Aurora Health.
Course Opens: July 01, 2024
Course Expires: June 30, 2027
Description:
This presentation will provide an overview of Hazardous Drug Storage and Handling utilizing NIOSH and organization resources. A focus on the pharmacy technician role in hazardous drug identification, storage and handling will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to
• Recall federal regulations for hazardous drugs
• Outline the approach for safe handling and storage of hazardous medications
• Examine the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in teammate safety
• Evaluate additional containment and decontamination products used in sterile compounding
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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