Hazardous Drug Handling Continuing Education for Pharmacy Personnel | 6-Hour PTCB-Recognized CE

Hazardous Drug Handling – Primer for Pharmacy Personnel is a 6-hour (0.6 CEUs) knowledge-based home study designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who handle hazardous drugs in any practice setting.

This program reviews key requirements under USP <800>, including engineering controls, negative pressure rooms, PPE, cleaning and decontamination procedures, hazardous drug dispensing, receiving and transport, disposal requirements, medical surveillance, and wipe sampling. Participants will also review the NIOSH list and understand how to assess risk and develop compliant SOPs within their facility.

The course emphasizes practical steps to reduce occupational exposure and strengthen documentation and training practices.

This home study is PTCB-Recognized as an Education/Training Program and may help pharmacy technicians prepare for the CPhT-Adv Advanced Certification in Hazardous Drug Management.

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Strengthen hazardous drug handling practices and reinforce USP <800> compliance through structured training designed to protect both patients and pharmacy personnel.

What participants said:

“informative, concise, and easy to comprehend.”
“I can take and apply this knowledge in my current pharmacy.”
“It was very organized and easy to follow.”

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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 6 contact hours (0.6 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Nonsterile Compounding Home Study | 11-Hour PTCB-Recognized CE

Taisha Cunningham2026-03-19T14:35:11-05:00August 20th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, Home Study, Pharmaceutical Training, Pharmacy Law, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Issues, USP 795|Tags: beyond-use dating, capsules, compounding pharmacy, compounding records, hazardous drug handling, master formulation record, nonsterile compounding, pharmaceutical calculations, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, quality assurance, solutions and suspensions, SOPs, suppositories, tablet triturates, Topical Preparations, transdermal compounding, USP 795|

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 format, allowing learners to complete the material on their own schedule.

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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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