This comprehensive practice-based continuing pharmacy education certificate program is for pharmacist and pharmacy technician compounders.  This is appearing under FREE as it is just an informational page about the entire certificate program.  To register for the Certificate Program (16.5 hours of CE) Register for ALL of the courses under Sterile Compounding.  You will then get the bundled pricing of $495.  You can NOT register for the LIVE portion (Hands-0n Training an Assessment of Sterile Compounding) without also registering for all of the online activities.  You may register for any of the individual online activities (see list below).  To register for an individual activity go to THAT title.

Should you desire to purchase individual activities and later decide to attend the LIVE in-lab full day training, the cost is $500 for the in-lab training.

Completion of the certificate will earn learners 16.5 hours of CE

9.5 hours of prerequisite home study and 7 hours of LIVE Hands On Training

(Certificate UAN 0009-21-001-CP)

Hands-on Training and Assessment of Sterile Compounding Activities
 August 25, 2022
 Pharmacy Biology Bldg Room 229
 UConn Storrs Campus
 8:30 am (check in) – 5:00 pm

(Optional: If you are new to Sterile Compounding, come to a free practice session from 8-8:30 which will include: needles, syringes and vials!)

COST:  $495

When registering for this live in lab course, you must register for ALL of the activities under "Sterile Compounding" as the online coursework is a pre-requisite.

Target Audience

Pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians who are interested in enhancing their skills in the area of sterile compounding.

Online Module Topics & Learning Objectives

Topic Learning Objectives ACPE UAN CE Credit

Hours

Hand Washing, Garbing, and Essentials of Aseptic Technique for Sterile Compounding -Associate touch with the risk for contamination.

-Recognize the importance of proper handwashing and garbing.

-Identify proper aseptic technique.

 0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T 1.0
Design of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom -Identify parts of a cleanroom and their functions.

-Calculate air changes per hour.

-Describe an air flow pattern to reduce contamination

 0009-0000-21-027-H07-P/T 2.5
Keeping Your Cleanroom Clean -Recognize particles as potential contaminants.

-Explain proper cleaning procedures.

 0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T 1.0
Environmental Monitoring of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom -Discuss the environmental monitoring plan for a cleanroom complex.

-List action levels appropriate for cleanroom areas

 0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T 1.0
Standard Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation for Cleanroom Operations -List the elements of a Standard Operating Procedure.

-Describe an effective training program

-Summarize the necessary documentation for cleanrooms

 0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T 1.5
Essentials of USP<800> for Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Cleanroom

(1.5 hour of LAW CE)

 – List containment strategies for hazardous drugs

– Describe the facilities and equipment required for compounding hazardous drugs

-Discuss the risks associated with compounding hazardous drugs

 0009-0000-21-031-H03-P/T 1.5
Urban Myths, Grey Areas, and Upcoming Changes in Sterile Compounding -Clarify current myths within the cleanroom environment

-Discuss current USP <797> standards with proposed changes

 0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T 1.0
Hands-on Training and Assessment of Sterile Compounding Activities -Identify errors or gaps in procedures and facilities.

-Demonstrate handwashing, garbing and aseptic technique for both hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding.

-Assess one's own aseptic techniques.

-Diagram a floor plan of a cleanroom complex.

 0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T 7.0

Activity Faculty

Robin Bogner, PhD, FAAPS
Professor of Pharmaceutics
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Laura Nolan, CPhT, CSPT
Pharmacy Lab Coordinator
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

Dr. Robin Bogner acts as a consultant for the following companies:
Merck
Alkermes
SQ Innovation
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for Dr. Bogner have been mitigated.

Laura Nolan has no financial relationships with any ineligible companies potentially associated with this presentation.

Activity Fees

You may register for individual topics or for the Entire Certificate Program.

Pharmacist & Technician General Registration (for full CERTIFICATE PROGRAM-16.5 hours) $495.00
Pharmacy Technicians may attend at 50% reduced pricing if accompanied by a pharmacist.

NOTE: There is discounted/bundled pricing for those who choose to register for the Full Certificate Program.

  • Visit our registration site.  You MUST register for ALL of the activities under the Sterile Compounding Heading to receive the $495 discounted/bundled pricing. Once registered a confirmation email with further details will be sent

    To complete INDIVIDUAL TOPICS, Register Here, and look for specific titles.

    Pharmacist General Registration for Live Event Only (prerequisites MUST have also been completed within 1 year prior to attending the live session)  $500

    Topic ACPE UAN CE Credit

    Hours

    		Cost for Activity
    Hand Washing, Garbing, and Essentials for Aseptic Technique for Sterile Compounding 0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T 1.0 $10 pharmacist

    $  5 pharmacy technician
    Design of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom 0009-0000-21-027-H07-P/T 2.5 $25       pharmacist

    $12.50 pharmacy technician
    Keeping Your Cleanroom Clean 0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T 1.0 $10 pharmacist

    $  5 pharmacy technician
    Environmental Monitoring of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom 0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T 1.0 $10 pharmacist

    $  5 pharmacy technician
    Standard Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation for Cleanroom Operations 0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T 1.5 $15    pharmacist

    $7.50 pharmacy technician
    Essentials of USP<800> for Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Cleanroom 0009-0000-21-031-H07-P/T 1.5 $15    pharmacist

    $7.50 pharmacy technician
    Urban Myths, Grey Areas, and Upcoming Changes in Sterile Compounding 0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T 1.0 $10 pharmacist

    $  5 pharmacy technician
    Hands-on Training and Assessment of Sterile Compounding Activities 0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T 7.0 $500  pharmacist

    $250  pharmacy technician

    (with a registered pharmacist)
    Your Pathway to Astounding Sterile Compounding 0009-21-001-CP 16.5 $495       pharmacist

    $247.50 pharmacy technician

    (with a registered pharmacist)

    Grant Funding

    There is no grant funding for this activity.

    Requirements for Successful Completion

    To receive CE Credit and ACPE Certificate:

    • Complete all of the required online modules (9.5 hours of CE, including 1.5 hours of LAW CE) and participate in the activities, including the submission of an evaluation of each activity using the session code in our LMS system (https://pharmacyce.uconn.edu/login.php) .
    • Attend the 7 hour LIVE training
    • Once all of the above activities have been completed, your certificate will be uploaded to the cpe monitor system.  A certificate will be sent to you within two weeks of the completion of the program.

      ACPE logo

      The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Sixteen and one-half contact hours (1.65 CEU's) will be awarded to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who view the online presentations (0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-027-H027-P/T, 0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T, and 0009-0000-21-031-H03-P/T (LAW)), participate in the activities and complete the evaluations , and attend the 7 hour live session (0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T). Statements of credit for the online activities will be awarded when the post tests and evaluations have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to those who complete all activities, evaluations and quizzes and attend the LIVE event.  The Certificate Program Number 0009-21-001-CP will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the entire program.

      Initial release date:  July 15, 2021
      Planned expiration date:  December 31, 2022

      Disclaimer:
      The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.