Sterile Products and Aseptic Techniques for the Pharmacy Technician

Sterile Products and Aseptic Techniques for the Pharmacy Technician
Author: Mike Johnston
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Asepsis and antisepsis
ISBN: 9780135109649
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1 Introduction to Sterile Products 2 USP, Compounding Areas, and Equipment 3 Aseptic Calculations 4 Properties of Sterile Products 5 Aseptic Technique 6 Sterile Product Preparations 7 Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) 8 Chemotherapy 9 Quality Control and Assurance Appendix A Terminology and Abbreviations Appendix B Common Intravenous Medications Appendix C Training and Validation Forms Appendix D Instructions for Left-Handed Personnel Appendix E Institutional IV Certification Test

Concepts in Sterile Preparation and Aseptic Technique (book)

Concepts in Sterile Preparation and Aseptic Technique (book)
Author: Pamella S. Ochoa
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449678645
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Concepts in Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique examines the current standards and best practices for sterile compounding, along with the fundamentals of aseptic technique, in a manner accessible to pharmacy and pharmacy technician students and professionals. Beginning with a review of foundational calculations and microbiological considerations, this resource reviews compatibility, stability, engineering controls, and quality assurance and control, with pertinent information from USP Chapter incorporated throughout. With engaging case studies, tips, alerts, and accompanying video tutorials, this text facilitates student learning through a robust companion website for students as well as helpful instructor resources. Video Tutorial Topics and Procedures: HLFW Cleaning, Hand Washing, Garbing, Sterile Glove, Attaching Needle to Syringe, Accessing a Vial, Equal Pressure (Milking), Equal Pressure (Reverse Milking), Removal of Air Bubbles, Ampule Breaking, Using a Filter Needle, Using a Filter Straw, Reconstituting a Vial, Uncapping and Recapping a Needle, Capping a Syringe, Priming Infusion Set, Positive Pressure, Negative Pressure, Workflow, Incompatibility, Fingertip Testing Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual including Lab Activities and Supply List, Answer Key for Review Questions and Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentations with 375 slides, Test Bank with 189 Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions. Student Resources: Navigate Companion Website, including: Videos, Quizzes, Interactive Glossary, Interactive Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Matching Exercises, Web Links Each new text includes an online access code to the Navigate Companion Website. Electronic and eBook formats may not include access to the Navigate Companion Website. Access may also be purchased separately.

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Karen Davis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323709818
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Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. - Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. - Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. - Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. - Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. - Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. - Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. - NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. - NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. - NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. - NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.

Compounding Sterile Preparations

Compounding Sterile Preparations
Author: E. Clyde Buchanan
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2009-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1585283312
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Empower your staff to improve safety, quality and compliance with the help of new guidelines and standards. We’ve updated every chapter of this popular review of the fundamentals of preparing sterile products in hospital, home-care, and community pharmacy settings to reflect the most recent revisions to USP . Included are the latest guidelines for the compounding process, quality assurance methods, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the dispensing process. Comprehensive documentation for the guidelines is included in the appendices.Chapters new to this edition focus on: Gap analysis and action plans Safe use of automatic compounding devices Cleaning and disinfecting Radiopharmaceuticals as CSPs Allergen extracts as CSPs.

Sterile Products

Sterile Products
Author: Mike Johnston (CPhT.)
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Drugs
ISBN: 9780131147560
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Part of the Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series, Sterile Products is a comprehensive book covering the complex practice of sterile product preparation and correct aseptic technique. It covers principles of aseptic technique, terms, methods, products and includes a "how-to" on standard sterile product preparations.Pharmacy Technician Students and Professionals.

Manual for Pharmacy Technicians

Manual for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Bonnie S. Bachenheimer
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 1066
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 158528503X
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The Trusted Training Resource for Pharmacy Technicians at All Levels The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance. Look no further than the new 5th edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.

The Pharmacy Technician, 7e

The Pharmacy Technician, 7e
Author: Perspective Press
Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1640432183
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Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students. This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to help students learn the material and pass the national certification exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook & Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams. This textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).

Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services

Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
Author: Alison M. Beaney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Asepsis and antisepsis
ISBN: 9780857113078
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Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services Standards Handbook (also known as the Yellow Guide) provides standards for unlicensed aseptic preparation in the UK, as well as practical information to aid implementation of the standards. The handbook delivers essential standards in a practical way and in a format that will be useful for pharmacy management, staff working in aseptic preparation units and those whose role it is to audit the services. The accompanying support resources help with understanding the complexities of relevant topics including microbiology, radiopharmaceuticals, advanced therapy medicinal products, technical (quality) agreements and capacity planning. All the standards have been revised and updated for this 5th edition. The text is produced on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the NHS Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Committee. New in this edition: Replaces the 4th edition standards and forms the basis for an ongoing audit program in the NHS Many new and revised standards Greater emphasis on Pharmaceutical Quality Systems; the responsibilities of pharmacy management, Chief Pharmacists (or equivalent), has been expanded in line with developments in Good Manufacturing Practice Reformatted into 2 parts: standards and support resources. This is a new collaboration between the RPS and NHS. Since the previous edition the RPS has become the professional body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. RPS launched these standards as part of a library of professional standards and a programme of work to create standards for all areas of pharmacy. The Handbook is essential for pharmacists, hospital pharmacy management and technical services teams, and auditors of unlicensed NHS hospital pharmacy aseptic preparation services in the UK, pharmacists and regulators. The text is used to inform standards used in several other countries.

Fundamentals of Sterile Products Preparation for Pharmacy Technicians

Fundamentals of Sterile Products Preparation for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Mike Johnston (Pharmacy technician)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-04-27
Genre: Asepsis and antisepsis
ISBN: 9780132896948
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Sterile Product Preparation: Theory and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians is the first Canadian edition for Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Techniques courses part of Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant programs at Canadian colleges and career colleges. Based on Canadian practice, this text provides theory and practice with examples and exercises including the NAPRA competencies for pharmacy technicians. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Sterile Products; Standards Guidelines for Preparing Sterile Products; Contamination Control-Facilities and Engineering Control Systems; Aseptic Compounding of Sterile Parenteral Preparation; Parenteral Drug Administration; Parenteral Nutrition; Preparation and Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs; Compounding Specialty Parenteral Products; Quality Assurance MARKET: This book is for Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Techniques courses part of Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant programs at Canadian colleges and career colleges.