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Nonsterile Compounding Home Study | 11-Hour PTCB-Recognized CE
This knowledge-based, enduring home study is designed for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking a comprehensive foundation in nonsterile compounding practices. The program provides a broad overview of nonsterile compounding, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, standards, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations essential to safe and effective compounding.
Participants will review the regulatory landscape governing nonsterile compounding, including applicable federal and state considerations and key United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, with emphasis on USP <795>. The program also addresses the roles and responsibilities of compounding personnel, facility and equipment requirements, documentation, quality assurance, and patient safety considerations.
The curriculum includes in-depth discussions of the most common nonsterile dosage forms prepared by compounders, such as solutions, suspensions, topical preparations, capsules, suppositories, transdermal preparations, and tablet triturates. Each section explores formulation principles, preparation techniques, and quality control measures relevant to practice.
A dedicated pharmaceutical calculations module provides detailed explanations and practical examples to help learners develop proficiency in calculations commonly used in compounding. This module serves as a guide to reinforce accuracy, consistency, and confidence in compounding calculations.
This 11-hour knowledge-based home study is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program, ensuring a quality and standardized learning experience for pharmacy technicians. The program is offered in a self-paced, text-based format and does not include a video component, allowing learners to complete the material on their own schedule.
Build a strong foundation in nonsterile compounding and strengthen your skills in compliance, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations—registration is below.
What participants said:
- “Covered all of the material in an effective manner.”
- “Several topics were covered in detail.”
- “I could complete the program at my own pace, which allowed me to take the time needed to fully process and understand the material.”
Note: It is not necessary to create a Lecture Panda account to register for this home study.
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 knowledge-based program for 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
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