Aseptic Technique

If you’re a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or healthcare professional looking to sharpen your compounding skills, our 3-day Comprehensive Sterile Compounding Certificate Program might be just what you need.

This 20-hour, application/certificate-based course is designed especially for those with some experience in compounding — but even if you’re new to sterile preparations, we welcome you to join and learn. We recommend taking our Fundamental Compounding course first for a smoother experience, but it’s not required.

What makes this program stand out?

• Real, hands-on training. You’ll practice aseptic techniques in a simulated sterile environment, using a USP <795> lab and cleanroom setting.

• Updated with the latest standards. The course follows the newly revised USP Chapter <797> guidelines, so you’ll learn what matters now — not what was relevant years ago.

• Essential skills. From media-fill tests to preparing sterile solutions and handling hazardous drugs (per USP <800>), you’ll walk away knowing how to compound safely and confidently.

• Small class sizes. We keep the instructor-to-student ratio low so everyone gets personal attention and feedback.

This program is especially helpful for those needing initial aseptic training to meet state board requirements or to start working in sterile compounding environments.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand not just the “how,” but also the “why” behind sterile compounding techniques — giving you the confidence to apply your skills right away.

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this application/certificate-based program for 20 contact hours (2.0 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.