PHRX 2030 - Sterile Products

Credit hours: 3-4

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.

Course Description:
The course provides an understanding of the fundamentals of sterile product preparation. Topics may include medications and parenteral administration; facilities; equipment; supplies utilized in admixture preparation, techniques utilized in parental product compounding; terminology and calculations used in preparation of parenteral products; parenteral medication incompatibilities; and quality assurance in the preparation of parenteral products.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the field of microbiology by describing characteristics of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of microscopic and macroscopic characteristics, specimen sources, and general pathology of a variety of bacteria of medical importance in man.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the facilities, garb, equipment, and aseptic technique used in the preparation of sterile products.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the properties of various sterile products including those used in total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
The student will perform calculations used in the preparation of sterile products.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of quality control and quality assurance policies in the compounding pharmacy.
The student will display a professional manner by following all safety rules in the laboratory, demonstrating independence, punctuality, neatness, organizational skills in performing procedures, and honesty in reporting results.