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PHAR 1275: Sterile Products
Effective date
January 2015
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the theory and principles of preparing sterile products. Topics included septic principles, clean room concepts, aseptic technique, Central Intravenous Admixture 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.
Credits
2.5
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:
- Discuss aseptic principles.
- Describe the aseptic environment.
- Describe the equipment and supplies required to prepare drugs for parenteral use.
- Use aseptic technique to prepare sterile products.
- Process orders according to CIVA program policies and procedures.
- Identify hazardous drugs.
- Explain and demonstrate the correct procedures for handling hazardous drugs.
- Participate in quality assurance programs.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
|
|
Lab Work |
20 |
|
|
Other |
30 |
Skill checklists |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
Course topics
- Aseptic principles
- Parenteral drugs and solutions
- Aseptic environment
- Aseptic technique
- CIVA programs
- Quality Assurance
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Hazardous Drugs
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.