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PHAR 1207: Sterile Products
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
Students will be introduced to the theory and principles of preparing sterile products. Students will explore septic principles, clean room concepts, aseptic technique, Central Intravenous Admixture (CIVA) programs and quality assurance procedures. During the lab portion of the course, students will develop the technical skills required to prepare sterile products, including hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the standards for compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous sterile products. (1)
- Describe the aseptic environment. (2)
- Use aseptic technique to prepare non-hazardous and hazardous sterile products. (3)
- Use aseptic compounding equipment safety and accurately. (4)
- Differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. (5)
- Identify correct procedures for handling hazardous drugs. (6)
- Prepare sterile products according to CIVA Program policies and procedures. (7)
- Employ quality assurance procedures in the lab. (8)
- CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 1.1, 3.3. (2) 3.3. (3) 3.3. (4) 3.3. (5) 3.3, 9.4. (6) 3.3, 9.4. (7) 1.1, 3.3. (8) 3.3, 9.2, 9.3.
- CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 1.7. (2) 1.7. (3) 1.7. (4) 1.7. (5) 5.5. (6) 5.5. (7) 1.7, 1.8, 1.9. (8) 5.5.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, simulation, lab
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B (72%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Sterile labs |
|
Exam |
15 |
2 lab assessments on aseptic technique |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
2 quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
|
Course topics
- 1. Standards for compounding sterile products
- 2. Parenteral drugs and solutions
- 3. Aseptic environment
- 4. Aseptic technique
- 5. Standards for compounding hazardous drugs
- 6. CIVA Programs
- 7. Quality Assurance
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.