Description:
This course will cover foundational materials that will prepare you for a career working in a sterile compounding environment as a pharmacy technician. This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam (a requirement to becoming a certified compounded sterile preparation technician). In this course you will complete interactive asynchronous learning modules and practice in a virtual cleanroom at your own pace. The course is structured according to five modules: 1) Medications and Components utilized in Sterile Compounding, (2) Facilities and Equipment Requirements, (3) Sterile Compounding Procedures, (4) Proper Handling, Packaging, Storage, and Disposal of Sterile Compounds, and (5) Virtual Clean Room.
Note: This course is intended for current or aspiring sterile compounders seeking to obtain an advanced certification in sterile compounding. Should this not describe you, please refrain from registering for the course. Purdue University is not responsible if you do not meet the requirements and attempt to take the external CSPT certification exam. Purdue University is also not responsible if after registering for the course you determine you do not meet the qualifications.