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Optimizing Sterile Compounding: From Aseptic Processing to FDA Compliance

Taisha Cunningham2025-02-25T08:57:42-06:00January 13th, 2025|Categories: Aseptic Technique, Compliance, compounding, compounding training, Continuing Education, FDA, networking, Pharmacy Practice, USP 797|Tags: continuing education, news, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists|

Is your pharmacy team ready to take sterile compounding to the next level? This 4-hour accredited CE virtual course is designed to empower your team with essential knowledge and skills for excellence in aseptic processing and FDA compliance.

🧪 Why Enroll?
Sterile compounding requires precision, compliance, and the latest knowledge in regulatory standards. This course provides comprehensive training to help your team stay ahead in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

📚 What You’ll Learn:
By the end of this engaging course, participants will be able to:
1️⃣ Master aseptic processing and terminal sterilization methods.
2️⃣ Understand release testing requirements, including visual inspections, sterility, and endotoxin testing.
3️⃣ Navigate key FDA guidance documents with confidence.
4️⃣ Ensure proper selection of components used in compounding.
5️⃣ Recognize the importance of certificates of analysis and perform related calculations.

💻 Who Should Attend?
Perfect for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and healthcare professionals involved in sterile compounding.

📅 Schedule Your Team Today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your team’s expertise and compliance standards. Sign up now and invest in the future of safe and effective compounding practices!

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 4.0 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle

Taisha Cunningham2025-02-25T09:19:58-06:00August 20th, 2024|Categories: Depression/Bipolar, Men's Health, Mental Health, Public/Community Health, Womens Health|Tags: continuing education, news, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists|

In today’s demanding healthcare environment, maintaining mental health and resilience is more important than ever for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo, offers a unique opportunity to address these challenges head-on. This bundle provides up to 2 hours of continuing education focused on essential mental health topics, including addiction, depression, burnout, and the vital need for self-care and resilience in the medical field.

Webinar 1: Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery

In this session, Dr. Adam Hill shares his personal experience with addiction, depression, and recovery. Participants will learn about the factors that affect mental health in healthcare workers, the barriers to getting treatment, and how stigma impacts mental health. Dr. Hill will also discuss self-care strategies and how to get support from institutions. This 1 CE credit session is sponsored by Pharmacists Public Health Initiatives and offers an opportunity to reflect on personal well-being and advocate for better institutional support.

Webinar 2: Burnout, Patient Safety, and the Road to Resiliency

Dr. Kristin Jones will help participants understand burnout in healthcare. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, how it affects your work and patient safety, and methods to reduce burnout. Dr. Jones will also guide you in creating a personal plan to build resiliency and improve self-care. This 1 CE credit session is sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company and is a valuable opportunity to address burnout and prioritize mental health in healthcare.

Gain insights, manage stress, and boost your personal and professional life. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your well-being and career. Click REGISTER to sign up!

Why Participate?

Healthcare professionals face a lot of stress, so it’s important to have tools for mental well-being. The Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle offers practical strategies through two webinars to improve both personal health and professional life.

REGISTER HERE

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 2.0 contact hour (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

NAPRA Overview of Non-sterile Compounding Home Study

Taisha Cunningham2024-08-20T11:04:30-05:00August 8th, 2024|Categories: Compliance, compounding, Continuing Education, Home Study, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: Canada, continuing education, NAPRA, news, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists|

What is the NAPRA Non-Sterile Compounding Home Study?

This home study program is a 6.0-hour (0.6 CEUs) knowledge-based course tailored for pharmacy professionals involved in the compounding of non-sterile preparations. This course provides an in-depth look at the standards and best practices necessary to ensure the safety and quality of compounded medications. Participants will learn to evaluate their practice against NAPRA’s standards, develop service-related procedures, and implement effective quality controls.

Why Should You Enroll?

Understand NAPRA’s Standards: Gain a thorough understanding of NAPRA’s model standards for non-sterile preparations. These standards are essential for maintaining high-quality compounding practices and ensuring patient safety.
Practical Application: Learn how to apply these standards in your daily practice. The course offers insights into evaluating and enhancing your compounding procedures, which is critical for maintaining compliance and ensuring the best outcomes for patients.
Develop and Implement Procedures: The program will guide you through the process of developing robust service-related procedures and implementing quality controls. This is essential for minimizing errors and enhancing the overall safety of compounded medications.
Enhance Patient Safety: With a focus on quality and safety, the course will help you establish and maintain high standards in your compounding practices, ensuring that patients receive medications that are both safe and effective.
Earn CEs: Completing this course awards you 6.0-hours (0.6 CEUs) of continuing education credit, contributing to your professional development and credential maintenance.

The NAPRA Overview of Non-Sterile Compounding Home Study provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills, ensuring that you can deliver the highest quality care to your patients. Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your professional expertise and maintain your commitment to safety and excellence in pharmacy practice. Register today and take a significant step towards mastering non-sterile compounding!

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About NAPRA

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is a key organization in Canada, representing the provincial and territorial pharmacy regulatory authorities. NAPRA’s model standards and guidance documents are crucial resources for pharmacy professionals. They outline best practices for various aspects of pharmacy practice, including non-sterile compounding, to ensure the highest levels of safety and efficacy.

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