This course combines didactic coursework and hands-on training in sterile compounding and aseptic technique. The course is designed to educate and train pharmacists and technicians in current USP <797> standards, and includes instruction and training in the following areas or skills identified in USP <797> standards:

• Hand hygiene
• Garbing
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Calculations, measuring, and mixing
• Aseptic technique
• Achieving and maintaining sterility (and apyrogenicity if compounding with nonsterile components)
• Use of equipment
• Documentation of the compounding process (e.g., master formulation and compounding records)
• Principles of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)-filtered unidirectional airflow within the ISO Class 5 area
• Proper use of PECs
• Principles of movement of materials and personnel within the compounding area
• Hands-on training and competency assessments include garbing, hand hygiene, hood cleaning, large and small volume parenteral preparations, controlled substances, pediatric preparations, parenteral nutrition (PN) compounding, and safe handling of hazardous CSPs

This is an ACPE accredited certificate program. This course meets the requirement for accredited training as defined by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in TAC 291.133.

Mandatory didactic coursework includes two multiple choice exams over reading, lectures, or other coursework. It may also include quizzes, assignments, reading or other activities as assigned by your instructor.

Mandatory experiential coursework includes two multiple choice exams over lab procedures and USP <797> standards. Mandatory competencies included: garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning the PEC, and a variety of CSP- related skills.

Written exams must be passed with a score of >75%. Mandatory competency assessment must be passed with a score of >90%.

• Verify components and determine compatibility of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs)
• Perform and verify pharmaceutical calculations required in sterile compounding
• Demonstrate proficiency in garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection of PEC, and various CSPs
• Assess current USP <797> standards, and apply to didactic and experiential coursework

• Identify components of and factors affecting compatibility of CSPs
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations required in sterile compounding
• Demonstrate proficiency in garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection of PEC, and various CSPs
• Apply current USP <797> standards to didactic and experiential coursework

Students attending LIVE Lab on ACC Eastview Campus will be instructed by CE registration staff for course payment.

Once payment to ACC has been completed, a total refund of tuition can only be made if ACC cancels the course or student drops the class before it begins. Partial refund of tuition may be available according to the ACC Refund Policy for students dropping courses. See Refund Policy at http://continue.austincc.edu/register.

I, Veronica Velasquez, disclose that I have no relevant interest in or affiliation with any healthcare organization or corporation offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing education activity, or an affiliation with an organization whose philosophy could potentially bias my presentation.

Textbook:    Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training, and Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd edition, by Lisa McCartney - ISBN  9798385125364 (text) & Videos available via Cirrus Online

Brochure:    Highlights of Relevant Changes to Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique, First Edition – Instructor handout

Submission of Required Paperwork: Student Registration Form Documentation of Training Hours Form Online Evaluation of CPE Activity

Midterm Exam - A score of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade Midterm Lab Exam - A score of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade Final Exam - A score of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

Final Lab Exam - A score of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

Competency Assessments (9) – 90% (or higher) compliance to basic aseptic technique principals

Homework Assignments A score of 85% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

CPE activity completers will receive a frameable certificate of completion and upload of ACPE credits into CPE Monitor

SCAT Student Instructions

Effective January 1, 2013, all ACPE accredited continuing education is awarded and tracked by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. This system, called CPE Monitor, will be a repository where CPE providers will enter identification data provided by CE attendees. ACPE will authenticate the identity of the CE attendee and validate the CPE activity information. ACPE will electronically forward CE information to NAPB who will upload the information into individual E-profiles. Pharmacists, technicians, and state boards of pharmacy will then access this information electronically via a secure password. The only way that you will be able to access proof of your CE credits will be through the CPE Monitor system. You MUST create your NABP ePID and eProfile and provide that information, along with your date of birth (month/day) to the CPE administrator to be awarded CE credit for this course.

To earn ACPE Accredited CE in Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (i.e. IV Certification) you must complete the following:

1. If you haven’t already done so, create your NABP ePID number.

Go to the NABP website at https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/cpe-monitor/

• • Click on “Log in To CPE Monitor”
  • Click on “Individual” or “Business” customers
  • Click on “Create Login”

The statement of CE credit for this course will be provided via the CPE Monitor system. To receive proof of CE credit for the SCAT course, your students will need to provide us with their NABP ePID and their date of birth on the student information form. If you have any questions about creating the NABP ePID and e-Profile, please contact NABP customer service at 847-391-4406, or at nabp.pharmacy/help/

1. Fill out the Online Student Registration Form. Obtain the Online Student Registration Form and/or link from your instructor in Blackboard. You MUST fill the online form out completely. Also, please use proper grammar and punctuation. Your entry will be utilized to process your completion documentation. All fields are required for the CPE office to register you for your course and to also process your completion documents. You will not receive your ACPE CPE credits unless you have provided your NABP ePID number, and your date of birth. Upon completion of this online form, you will receive an email from Google Forms. Please retain this email for the duration of the course. If you need to make any additions/changes to your record, please use the link. Do not complete multiple forms to make changes.

PHRA Student Registration Form                          

https://bit.ly/2024StudentReg                                    

1. Courses must be paid for in full prior to the first day of the course. Please follow the directions provided by your instructor to register and pay for the course. See the ACC policy on reimbursement for withdrawal or for courses canceled due to low enrollment on the course announcement, located at http://www.austincc.edu.

1. Purchase the textbook.

ACC campus bookstore: CLICK THE LINK: Textbooks

The textbook for this course is REQUIRED.

Textbook: Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training, and Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd edition, by Lisa McCartney – ISBN:  9798385125364- Text with online resources via Cirrus

1. Track your coursework on the Documentation of Training Hours Form. Your instructor will provide you with the Documentation of Training Hours Form. Fill out the identifying information at the top of the form. As you progress through the course, fill in the number of minutes that you spend working on each chapter.

Didactic Education:

• This portion is to be completed by the student.
• Record the number of minutes that you spend reading each chapter, the number of minutes that you spend answering homework questions, completing quizzes, or studying for exams.
• Add all the chapter minutes in each column separately in the noted boxes (see below).

Add column #1 and #2 to determine the total number of minutes spent for your didactic education. Determine the number of hours you spent by taking the total minutes and divide the number 60. NOTE: The amount of time spent on the didactic education portion of this course should total a minimum of 12 hours.

Example:

Dedicated Testing Times:

• This portion is prefilled.

Experiential Training & Competency Assessment:

• This portion is to be completed by the instructor.
• Please refer to your instructor for expectations and instructions.
• You will be required to meet or exceed expectations for all competency assessments.

The Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Course requires a minimum of 12 hours of didactic coursework, eight (8) hours of dedicated testing time, and a minimum of 20 hours of hands-on training for a total of 40 hours. Your Documentation of Training Hours Form should reflect a minimum of 40 hours of total training for the course. Your instructor must validate all your training hours by signing off on your form and submit it to the CPE provider at the end of the course. It is your responsibility to track your didactic hours and to submit your Documentation of Training Hours Form to your instructor for further completion at the end of the course. Submission of the Documentation of Training Hours Form is a requirement.

1. Complete the Didactic Portion of the Course. Complete all chapters of the textbook, including any reading, quizzes, or homework assigned by your instructor. Your instructor may assign additional readings, PowerPoint lecture materials, or other coursework to be completed on Blackboard or via another delivery method. In addition, you will be required to watch the training videos on the Cirrus online platform or as directed by your instructor. Refer to the course schedule provided by your instructor for course due dates.

1. Pass two (2) exams over didactic content and two (2) exams over lab content with a score of 75% or higher. The four exams cover information from your textbook, including the procedural labs from each chapter. Information will also be gleaned from laboratory activities and training, as well as directly from USP<797>.

1. Complete the required hands-on training in a pharmacy cleanroom, segregated compounding area (SCA), or IV lab. Your instructor will provide you with additional information regarding the mandatory training sessions.

1. Complete nine Competency Assessments. The competency assessment for each of the nine procedural labs must be completed under direct observation of your instructor, with 90% or higher compliance to basic aseptic technique principles as defined in USP<797>.

1. Return the Documentation of Training Hours Form to your instructor. The Documentation of Training Hours Form must be completed and returned to your instructor upon completion of the course. You must have tracked and determined that you have met the minimum of 12 hours of didactic training.

1. Complete the Online Evaluation of CPE Activity. Your instructor will provide you with the link for the Online Evaluation of CPE Activity; you must complete this online form. You will not receive your ACPE CPE credits otherwise.

Upon successful completion of this course, outlined in the steps above, your instructor will submit your exams, Competency Assessments, and Documentation of Training Hours Form to the CPE provider - Austin Community College, Pharmacy Technician Program for review. If all paperwork is complete and in order, the student will receive the following:

• A nationally recognized certificate in Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique from the Austin Community College – Pharmacy Technician Program – Provider of CPE ACPE accredited continuing education. The certificate will be emailed within 30 days of receipt of final paperwork from the instructor. Completion documents will be sent to the student’s email address that was provided on the Online Student Registration Form.
• ACPE accredited continuing education units (CEUs) will be uploaded into CPE Monitor within 60 days of receipt of the final paperwork. ACPE credit will only be uploaded into CPE monitor if you provide your NABP ePID number and date of birth (month/day) on your Online Student Registration Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I get my money back if I don’t pass the written exam(s)?

A: No. All payments are final; however, you will be given an opportunity to retake the exam(s) up to two times, if necessary, to pass the course. Contact your instructor for exam retake information.

Q: What if I don’t have the aseptic technique skills necessary to pass the competency assessment(s)?

A: Your only recourse is to practice your technique until you have mastered the skills necessary to pass each of the competency assessments with >90% accuracy and with complete adherence to the basic principles of aseptic technique as defined in USP<797>. However, you will be given an opportunity to retake the assessments(s) up to two times, if necessary, to pass the course and earn ACPE CEUs. Contact your instructor for retake information.

Q: If I am never able to master the aseptic technique necessary to pass the competency assessment(s), can I get my money back?

A: No. All payments are final.

Q: Do I need to do continuing education to maintain this certificate?

A: No. Currently there is not a continuing education requirement to maintain this certificate.

However, your state board of pharmacy or employer may have continuing education requirements related to sterile compounding, USP<797>, or IV certification. In addition, regulations regarding sterile compounding and aseptic techniques are rapidly evolving. Refer to your state board of pharmacy as well as your facility policy and procedures to determine any special requirements for CE specific to sterile compounding personnel.

Q: Is this IV certification transferable from institution to institution, or from state to state?

A: Yes. This is a nationally recognized certificate in Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique for Pharmacy personnel. The CEUs earned are accredited by the ACC Pharmacy Technician Program, which is accredited by ACPE as a provider of continuing pharmacy education for pharmacists and technicians. NOTE: Your state board of pharmacy or facility may have additional requirements related to CEUs for SCAT personnel.

Q: Is this considered to be “IV Certification”?

A: Yes. This is an ACPE accredited certificate program in sterile compounding and aseptic technique, commonly referred to as IV certification.

Q: What should I do if I have questions about the ACPE continuing education units, certificate, or payment for the course, etc.?

A: Contact the CPE Program Specialist, Toni Steiner, at: 512-223-5958, or toni.steiner@austincc.edu.

Q: What should I do if I have questions about CPE monitor or my NABP ePID?

A: Contact the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) customer service at 847-391-4406, or at nabp.pharmacy/help/

Q: Do I really have to purchase the textbook?

A: Yes. The textbook is required for the course. Please consult your instructor for information on where/how to purchase the textbook. Instructors may be able to order the textbook for your college at a reduced rate.

Q: Do I have to purchase a new textbook?

A: Yes. The 2nd edition of the textbook is available for purchase HERE

Q: Can I use the 1st edition of the textbook?

A: No. The 2nd edition of the textbook is up to date and aligned with USP

<797> standards that went into effect on November 1, 2023.

Q: What if the course is canceled; can I get my money back?

A: Yes. Please refer to the Austin Community College policy on tuition refunds for canceled classes by going to http://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/course- cancellation

COURSE RESOURCES:

Course Blackboard Website: https://acconline.austincc.edu/

You will use this website to access course materials, submit assignments, take assessment quizzes, and take your exams. Make sure you check Blackboard regularly. You are responsible for course information posted.

Textbook: Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training, and Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd edition,  ISBN: 9798385125364 by Lisa McCartney - Text with online resources via Cirrus

Purchase the textbook.

ACC campus bookstore: CLICK L I N K: Textbooks

The textbook for this course is REQUIRED.

Technology Requirements:

You will be required to access course materials and complete/submit assignments & exams online for this course. If you do not have access to a computer/laptop/webcam, please use the Learning labs available on ACC campus. See Learning Lab campus locations: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/tutoring-and-academic-help/learning-lab- services

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Class Participation

This course can help you become a more strategic learner if you take responsibility for your own learning and engage in the process. The instructor will determine this part of the grade based on your preparedness and participation in the course. Using your aseptic technique skills and knowledge of performing aseptic garbing, hand washing, gloving; cleaning the LAFW, LVP preparation, SVP preparation, Narcotic preparation, Pediatric Dilution Preparation, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) preparation, Chemotherapy (hazardous drug) preparation

There are five components of success:

• Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

• Advanced reading and preparation of assigned materials - Review the videos in Blackboard prior to the hands-on lab portion of the course: aseptic garbing, handwashing, gloving; cleaning the LAFW; LVP manipulation, SVP manipulation, ampule manipulation, narcotic manipulation, pediatric dilution manipulation, TPN ingredient manipulation, chemotherapy/HD manipulation. Review TPN calculation video.

• Well-formed comments during live lab discussions. Informed and well-formulated comments during lab discussions is an expectation. USP Chapter <797> are minimum requirements in sterile injectable compounding. We will discuss best practices during the lab. I won’t be able to address specific facility issues during lab. The time we have in the lab is limited and extended discussions regarding interpretation of specific November 1, 2023, USP Chapter <797> may continue our course blog.
• Mandatory attendance and punctuality for live lab component of the course - The hands-on lab process validations are designed to maximize the value of our time together and leverage the educational benefits of having a cohort of peers to learn alongside, so do yourself and your course participants a favor by coming prepared and contributing to the learning experience during lab.

• Professionalism. Our lab sessions are a time and place for learning, where all students are expected to engage in the learning process and not disrupt this opportunity for themselves or others. Behaving respectfully toward everyone in the course means engaging in the learning activities at hand and refraining from doing anything not directly related to them (e.g., using cell phones/tablets/computers, carrying on side conversations, etc.). See “Technical Standards and Essential Functions” below.

Lab hands-on component of the course – Mandatory LIVE 2-day hands on portion of the course

Inclement weather – emergency closure: In cases of emergency where the Eastview Campus is closed on the scheduled lab dates, refer to the course announcements and check your email for updates. It is your responsibility to communicate with me in an emergency closure situation. 

Stay up to date

Unless otherwise stated, all assignments, class materials, supplemental resources, grades, email, and announcements will be posted on the course Blackboard site. You are responsible for keeping up with information and communication via Blackboard. There are TPN calculations you need to keep up with before we meet for the LIVE 2-day LAB. I recommend checking Blackboard announcements daily.

Professional Code of Conduct

Treat others with respect. Students will be held accountable for professional behavior during the course. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor throughout the duration of the course. You may contact me by email, and I will respond within 24- 48 hours.

Communicate with me

The best way to reach me is via email at Vvelasq1@austincc.edu. If you have questions or concerns about the course, need some help with a difficult concept or assignment, or anything else, I am always willing to listen and do what I can to help you. Part of taking responsibility for your own learning in this course is staying in touch with me about any issues you may encounter that could affect your academic performance. Don’t wait until it is too late to seek help!

Some things to keep in mind:

• If you have a question that the whole class would benefit from, please ask during lab.
• If you have a personal question (e.g. regarding grades) that lends itself to an extended discussion, please see me during the lab lunch break or after the lab concludes for the day. Also, you can make an appointment with me, and I will send a link to a private virtual meeting room.

• Instructor E-mail Response Time: It is ACC policy for instructors to respond to a student's e-mail within 24 to 48 hours Monday through Friday during business hours. If a student e-mails an instructor in the off-hours or weekends, e-mails will be responded to the next business day.
• Email Etiquette: All emails between professor and student must be written in a professional manner. In the subject line include the course description PHRA 1091 and reason for email. (e.g., PHRA 1091 Blackboard Assignment question). You should use a salutation (Professor Velasquez) and end with your full name. Correct punctuation, capitalization, etc. must be used. Email communication should not have texting shorthand.

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section. Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through Blackboard Collaborate or another platform. Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available

at: http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Instructions for activating an ACC email account can be found at

http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Course Requirements and Policies

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance at both laboratory sessions in their entirety is mandatory. No exceptions.

Dress Code

The student will be expected to adhere to the dress code. The dress code for the course is what a student would expect in an actual hospital environment.

• During the 2-Day LIVE Lab, students are required to wear medical scrubs and close-toed shoes (tennis shoes or similar are preferred). Medical scrubs are available at any medical uniform store. Please come dressed in scrubs and appropriate footwear for BOTH lab sessions.
• If you show up to lab in makeup, artificial nails, nail polish, without scrubs or open-toed footwear you will be asked  to leave and you will be considered absent for that lab.

Cell Phones and iPod

Students must turn off or mute all cell phones during class and laboratory time. No iPod or MP3 devices are allowed in class or in the laboratory. No text messaging is allowed in class or in the laboratory. Cell phones are disruptive to the learning environment and are therefore prohibited in this class. Students who disrupt the learning process may be withdrawn from the course.

Food and Beverages

Other than sealable bottles of water, food and beverage items are prohibited in the classroom and in laboratory. Food, open containers of drink, and vapor products are disruptive to the learning environment and are therefore prohibited in this class. Students who disrupt the learning process may be withdrawn from the course. Use of tobacco products &/or vapor products (such as e-cigarettes) in class is strictly prohibited.

ACPE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS Assessment Requirements for Continuing Education:

Requirements for Statement of ACPE Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique (SCAT) COMPOUNDING CERTIFICATON Credit 4.0 CEUs (40.0 hours)

Midterm Exam - A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade. Midterm Lab Exam - A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade Final Exam - A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

Final Lab Exam - A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade.

Process Validations (9) – A passing grade of 90% (or higher) adherence to aseptic technique is required.

Homework Assignments (14) in Blackboard – A passing grade of 85% (or higher) is required.

Submission of Required Paperwork -Completed/NOT Completed

• Student ONLINE Registration form
• Documentation of Training Hours form
• ACPE Course Evaluation form – online in Blackboard
• CPE Activity Evaluation – online course evaluation in Blackboard

NOTE: Students attending from outside the Austin area must contact the instructor as soon as possible PRIOR to the lab meeting dates to determine procedures for final exam testing.

GRADING

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE WITH LAB COMPONENT

LIVE LAB/Didactic Grade

Didactic Home Study Component (50% of Final Grade):

Homework Assignments in Blackboard (10% of final grade)

• FOURTEEN (14) Blackboard (Bb) assignments – Comprised of 14 blackboard assignments including chapter material, USP 797 November 1, 2023, a passing grade of 85% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade. For ACPE Total Parenteral Preparation Certification see requirements below

Exams: (40% of final grade)

• Midterm Exam (Covering Chapters 1-9)
  • 50 questions, multiple choice exam. A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

Midterm Lab Exam

• • 50 questions, multiple choice exam. A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade
• Final Exam (Comprehensive covering Chapters 1-16)
  • 50 questions, multiple choice exam. A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade
• Final Exam (Comprehensive covering Chapters 1-16)
  • 50 questions, multiple choice exam. A passing grade of 75% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade

LIVE Hands-on LAB Component (50% of Final Grade):

LIVE HANDS-ON LAB (50% of final grade)

• Process Validations (9) – A passing grade of 90% (or higher) is required to receive a passing grade. For ACPE Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification see requirements below.
• Students will have an opportunity to repeat failed process validations (score <90%)

1. PV1 – Hand Hygiene and gloving
2. PV2 – Cleaning the horizontal LAFW
3. PV3 – Large Volume Parenteral (LVP) Manipulation
4. PV4 – Small Volume Parenteral (SVP) Manipulation
5. PV5 – Ampule Based CSP Manipulation
6. PV6 – Narcotic Analgesic Preparation
7. PV7 – Pediatric Dilution Manipulation
8. PV8 – Parenteral Nutrition Manipulation
9. PV9 – HD Manipulation

Students must pass the didactic home study blackboard assignments with a grade 85% (or higher), LIVE Hands- on LAB process validations with a grade 90% (or higher), Midterm Exam, Midterm Lab Exam, Final Exam, and Final Lab Exam with a grade 75% (or higher) to receive a passing grade for the course.

Course Grade

This is how your course grade will be determined:

To qualify for the IV Certification:

• Students must earn a grade of 75% (or above) on Midterm Exam, Midterm Lab Exam, Final Exam, and Final Lab Exam.
• Earn a grade of 85% (or above) in each online Blackboard assignment.
• Earn an average of 90% (or above) in the Hands-on Lab Component at the end of the course.

Monitor your progress

You can check your grades throughout the course by selecting the My Grades link in the menu. I will provide feedback for each assignment one week after your submission.

Exams

Students must take four (4) exams and score 75% (or above) on each exam to meet the ACPE requirement. The exams will be taken using Blackboard LockDown Browser. To download the browser to desktop, go to: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=999134577

Respondus Lockdown Monitor for Exams

The exams will be administered through Blackboard Respondus Lockdown Browser and Webcam on indicated day in the syllabus. The exams will be given over lecture material including blackboard assignments, assigned chapters, virtual power point lectures, November 1, 2023, USP <797> UPDATE, and material covered in lab. The exams will comprehensively assess the student's knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures related to the course material.

Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor Webcam:

• Shutdown your cell phone. NO phones allowed in the room you are testing.

• Make sure you have your student ID or driver’s license to show during the recorded exam.
• The exam uses facial recognition. If you have long hair, pull back so that your face is not obstructed. No hats are to be worn during the exam.
• The Lockdown Browser will not allow you to open additional pages, websites, notepad during the exam.
• Early exit from exam. Once you leave the exam, you will not be permitted to come back in.
• There will be a PRACTICE exam for you to test your home computer and webcam. If your computer does not have a webcam, you can add an external webcam.

Homework/Assignment Submission Guidelines

All assignments are required for the progression of the course. Homework/Assignments must be submitted to the instructor through Blackboard unless otherwise instructed. Homework/Assignments are due according to the course schedule in the syllabus.

• The assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the due date.
• Passing a grade of 85% or above is required per homework assignment for ACPE Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification.
• Students can retake an assignment up to three (3) times before or on the deadline to meet the grading requirement.

Statement on Academic Integrity

ACC values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students’ academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include but are not limited to plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources. Read more about the Academic Integrity Process.

Technical Standards and Essential Functions

Health Sciences programs establish technical standards and essential functions to ensure that students have the abilities required to participate and potentially be successful in all aspects of the respective programs or courses. Students are required to meet technical standards and essential functions for the Pharmacy Technician Program/Courses as indicated below. If an applicant or student is unable to meet all the outlined standards, he/she may be withdrawn from the program or course.

The student must demonstrate the following abilities:

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply to the program. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Office of Students with Disabilities if they feel they cannot meet one or more of the technical standards listed. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodation through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take most of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of each semester.

Textbook:    Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training, and Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd edition, by Lisa McCartney - ISBN  9798385125364 (text) & Videos available via Cirrus Online

Brochure:    Highlights of Relevant Changes to Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique, First Edition – Instructor handout

This course combines didactic coursework and hands-on training in sterile compounding and aseptic technique. The course is designed to educate and train pharmacists and technicians in current USP <797> standards, and includes instruction and training in the following areas or skills identified in USP <797> standards:

• Hand hygiene
• Garbing
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Calculations, measuring, and mixing
• Aseptic technique
• Achieving and maintaining sterility (and apyrogenicity if compounding with nonsterile components)
• Use of equipment
• Documentation of the compounding process (e.g., master formulation and compounding records)
• Principles of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)-filtered unidirectional airflow within the ISO Class 5 area
• Proper use of PECs
• Principles of movement of materials and personnel within the compounding area
• Hands-on training and competency assessments include garbing, hand hygiene, hood cleaning, large and small volume parenteral preparations, controlled substances, pediatric preparations, parenteral nutrition (PN) compounding, and safe handling of hazardous CSPs

This is an ACPE accredited certificate program. This course meets the requirement for accredited training as defined by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in TAC 291.133.

• Verify components and determine compatibility of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs)
• Perform and verify pharmaceutical calculations required in sterile compounding
• Demonstrate proficiency in garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection of PEC, and various CSPs
• Assess current USP <797> standards, and apply to didactic and experiential coursework

• Identify components of and factors affecting compatibility of CSPs
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations required in sterile compounding
• Demonstrate proficiency in garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection of PEC, and various CSPs
• Apply current USP <797> standards to didactic and experiential coursework