Certificate Program in Aseptic Compounding Techniques
Application Form
Course Format
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The preparation of sterile medications represents a huge need in modern health care.
Parenteral administration is often required for a number of medications – from nutritional supplements to pain therapy.
Compounding pharmacists qualified to prepare sterile medications can assist physicians by preparing medications of this
sort which are customized to the particular needs of the patient, in many cases significantly improving the quality of life for that individual.
This course will examine, in depth and with an eye toward implementation, proper and lawful techniques of sterile compounding.
An independent study component of the course will examine definitions of sterility and regulatory requirements for aseptic compounding.
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This ACPE accredited certificate program combines 12 hours of live programming with 4 hours of independent
study. The two-day live program will consist of review of the independent study, lecture, group discussion, and actual compounding of sample medications in the laboratory.
The independent study portion of the program is to be completed prior to the live program.
The course is conducted in conjunction with consultant faculty from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy and the University of
Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
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Program Faculty
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Laura Thoma, PharmD
Rob Nolly, DPh, MS
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Program Coordinators
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D.C. Huffman, Jr., PhD, FACA
Paul W. Lofholm, PharmD, FACA
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Program Goal
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The goal of this program is to assist independent pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians in expanding their compounding practice into the area of sterile medications.
The objective of the instruction is to prepare the participants to demonstrate proper use of pharmacy equipment necessary to prepare sterile medications, identify parameters for sterility,
and understand policy and procedure guidelines which regulate the preparation of these medications.
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At the conclusion of the program the participant will be able to:
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Demonstrate proper use of the autoclave, convection oven,
and laminar flow workstation.
Demonstrate understanding and performance of the stringent
procedures required in the preparation of sterile medications.
Complete a sterile transfer which will successfully pass analysis
for sterility.
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CEUs:
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The ACA Certificate Program in Aseptic Compounding Techniques has been approved for a total of 16 contact hours
(1.6 CEUs) with 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) being obtained in the live programming and an additional 4 hour (.4 CEUs) being obtained by completing the home study.
Continuing education statements of credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the course or completion of the independent study course. Certificates of achievement will be issued at the completion of both segments of the program.
The ACA is approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.
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Dates
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November 5 6, 2008
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Times
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Day 1: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day 2: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lunch is provided daily
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Fees
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$995.00: For the first individual from a pharmacy practice.
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$795.00: For any additional individuals from the practice site.
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| A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged for individuals who cancel between 15 and 30 days prior to the program and no refund will be provided for cancellations within 14 days of the class. |
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Location
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American College of Apothecaries
Research & Education Resource Center
2830 Summer Oaks Drive
Memphis, TN 38134-3811
800.828.5933
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Map
Hotel Information and Directions
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The American College of Apothecaries Research
& Education Resource Center is located just outside of Memphis, TN. Attendees may fly into Memphis or into Little Rock,
AR. It is approximately a two-hour drive from Little Rock to Memphis. Downtown Memphis is a 20 to 25 minute
drive from the ACA location. Famous Beale Street Blues clubs as well as other activities are located in
downtown Memphis. For Elvis fans, Graceland is approximately 2 miles from the Memphis airport.
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Memphis Vistors Guide
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Questions
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Spectrum Pharmacy Products
800.791.3210
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American College of Apothecaries
800.828.5933
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