Compounding Certification
NPTA’s Compounding Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy technicians on the topic of extemporaneous, non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding.
Extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding is both an art and a science. Advanced career path options are available for pharmacy technicians with a comprehensive knowledge of compounding and experience with the latest equipment, techniques and methods. This program offers both!
Target Audience
- Certified Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Technician Students
- Pharmacists
Course Details
The course requirements include:
- 10 Home Study Modules with Exams
- 2 Days Hands-On Training
How the Course Works
Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam. A score of 70% or higher is required for each exam. After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s two-day Pharmaceutical Compounding Training Institute, located at the NPTA Training Institute in Houston, Texas.
Home Study Modules
- Introduction to Compounding/Compounding Practices & Considerations
- Facilities, Equipment & Supplies
- Quality Assurance & Record Keeping
- Capsules, Tablets & Powders
- Lozenges, Troches, Sticks & Suppositories
- Solutions, Suspensions & Emulsions
- Ointments, Creams, Pastes & Gels
- Ophthalmic, Otic & Nasal Preparations
- Medication Flavoring
- Veterinary Compounding
Hands-On Training Labs
- Capsules
- Carbomer Gels
- Creams
- Gelatin Troches
- Lip Balms
- Medicated Lollipops
- PEG Troches
- PLO Gels
- Solutions
- Suspensions
- Suppositories
- Tablet Triturates
- Coloring/Flavoring
- Quality Assurance Methods
- Record Keeping
Tuition Fee
$648 NPTA Members
$698 Non-Members
Please note: This course is non-refundable.
Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.
What's Included
Tuition includes: Compounding textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute, lunch/snacks on both training days, use of laboratory equipment and supplies, statement of CE credit and an Official Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion.
201 Scheduled Training Dates
Jan 26-27
CPE Credits
40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU
Program Type: Practice
40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU
Program Type: Practice
UAN No. 0384-0000-11-006-H04-T // 0384-0000-11-006-H04-T
0384-0000-11-006-H04-P // 0384-0000-11-006-H04-P
Re-release Date: 05-11-2011 Expiration Date: 05-11-2014
