PHAR 1207: Sterile Products
Department
Pharmacy Technician
Description
This course focuses on the theory and principles of preparing sterile products. Topics include septic principles, clean room concepts, aseptic technique, Central Intravenous Admixture (CIVA) programs and quality assurance programs. During the lab portion of the course, students develop the skills required to prepare sterile products, including hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy.
This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
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.
- Describe the aseptic environment.
- Use aseptic technique to prepare non-hazardous and hazardous sterile products.
- Use aseptic compounding equipment.
- Differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
- Identify correct procedures for handling hazardous drugs.
- Prepare sterile products according to CIVA Program policies and procedures.
- Employ quality assurance procedures in the lab.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, simulation, lab
Delivery: full-time
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Lab Work
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30
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Average mark in sterile labs
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Other
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15
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Aseptic technique checklists
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Quiz: formative assessment
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Final Exam
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35
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Test: comprehensive assessment
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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
Learning resources
Resources are items that the student is responsible for purchasing. Resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.