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NPTA http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.pharmacytechnician.org NPTA Copyright 2008 NPTA Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@pharmacytechnician.org Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:05:44 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/145 Compounding Certification Course <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/145"> <span class="summary">Compounding Certification Course</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081211T150000Z">11-Dec-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081212T230000Z">12-Dec-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> NPTA Training Institute, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA FACULTY<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Course Details</font></strong> <br> The course requirements include: <br> &nbsp;- 10 Home Study Modules with Exams<br> &nbsp;- 2 Days Hands-On Training <br> <br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works</font></strong> <br> Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day <em>Pharmaceutical Compounding Training Institute</em>, located at the <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute </a>in Houston, Texas.<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Home Study Modules</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Introduction to Compounding/Compounding Practices &amp; Considerations<br> &nbsp;- Facilities, Equipment &amp; Supplies<br> &nbsp;- Quality Assurance &amp; Record Keeping<br> &nbsp;- Capsules, Tablets &amp; Powders<br> &nbsp;- Lozenges, Troches, Sticks &amp; Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Solutions, Suspensions &amp; Emulsions<br> &nbsp;- Ointments, Creams, Pastes &amp; Gels<br> &nbsp;- Ophthalmic, Otic &amp; Nasal Preparations<br> &nbsp;- Medication Flavoring<br> &nbsp;- Veterinary Compounding<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Hands-On Training&nbsp;Labs</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Capsules<br> &nbsp;- Carbomer Gels<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Creams<br> &nbsp;- Gelatin Troches<br> &nbsp;- Lip Balms<br> &nbsp;- Medicated Lollipops<br> &nbsp;- PEG Troches<br> &nbsp;- PLO Gels<br> &nbsp;- Solutions<br> &nbsp;- Suspensions&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;- Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Tablet Triturates<br> &nbsp;- Coloring/Flavoring<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Quality Assurance Methods<br> &nbsp;- Record Keeping<br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee <br> </font></strong>$498 NPTA Members <br> $598 Non-Members </font> <div> <div>Please note: This course is non-refundable.</div> <div>Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> </div> <div><br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included</font></strong> <br> Tuition includes: <em>Compounding </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute, lunch/snacks on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion. <br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">2008 Scheduled Training&nbsp;Dates<br> </font></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #333333"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><span style="color: red"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><a style="font-size: 10pt" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/?140">Aug. 14-15</a>&nbsp; </span></span></span></span> <div><a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/?131"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Sept. 18 - 19</span></a>&nbsp;</div> <div><a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/?132"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Nov. 3 -4</span></a>&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></div> <br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released April 1, 2006</font></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">NPTA Training Institute <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/145 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:40 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/138 IV Certification Course <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/138"> <span class="summary">IV Certification Course</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081208T150000Z">8-Dec-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081209T230000Z">9-Dec-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> NPTA Training Institute, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA Faculty<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><font size="2">NPTA’s Sterile Product Certification Course has been designed to train&nbsp;pharmacy technicians on the topic of sterile product preparation and aseptic technique, including USP &lt;797&gt;.<br> <br> Most health-system pharmacy settings require IV certification and/or prior experience for employment consideration. This course is designed to meet all applicable State Board of Pharmacy training requirements for IV Certified Pharmacy Technicians!<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25"><br> Target Audience</font></strong> <br> &nbsp;- Certified Pharmacy Technicians <br> &nbsp;- Pharmacy Technician Students<br> <span style="font-size: 8pt">This program is <u>not </u>approved for pharmacists.</span><br> <br> </font><font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Course Details <br> </strong></font>The course requirements include: <br> - 9 Home Study Modules <br> - 2 Days Hands-On Training<br> - 8&nbsp;Process Technique Validations <br> <br> <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1386">&gt;&gt;Complete Learning Objectives</a><br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works <br> </font></strong>Participants must complete nine separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day&nbsp;<em>Sterile Product&nbsp;Training Institute</em>, located at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute</a> in Houston, Texas.<br> </font><br> <font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Home Study Modules<br> </strong></font></font>- Introduction to Sterile Products<br> - Facilities, Garb &amp; Equipment<br> - Aseptic Calculations<br> - Properties of Sterile Products<br> - Aseptic Technique<br> - Sterile Product Preparations<br> - Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)<br> - Chemotherapy<br> - Quality Control and Assurance<br> <br> <font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Training &amp; Technique Validations<br> </strong></font></font>- Aseptic Hand Washing<br> - Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood Care<br> - Vertical Laminar Airflow Hood Care<br> - Vial Manipulations<br> - Ampule Manipulations<br> - Hazardous Vial Manipulations<br> - Hazardous Ampule Manipulations<br> - TPN Compounding<br> <br> <div align="left"><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee</font> <br> </strong>$498 Members <br> $598 Non-Members&nbsp;</font>&nbsp;</div> <div align="left">Please note: This course is non-refundable and non-transferable.</div> <div align="left">Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> <div align="left"><br> </font><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included </font><br> </strong>Tuition includes: <em>Sterile Products </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute,&nbsp;lunch/snacks&nbsp;on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion.<br> </font><font size="2"><br> </font><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released November 1, 2005.</font></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">NPTA Training Institute <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/138 Fri, 09 May 2008 17:46:11 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/148 Compounding Certification Course <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/148"> <span class="summary">Compounding Certification Course</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081204T150000Z">4-Dec-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081205T230000Z">5-Dec-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> NPTA Training Institute, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA FACULTY<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Course Details</font></strong> <br> The course requirements include: <br> &nbsp;- 10 Home Study Modules with Exams<br> &nbsp;- 2 Days Hands-On Training <br> <br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works</font></strong> <br> Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day <em>Pharmaceutical Compounding Training Institute</em>, located at the <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute </a>in Houston, Texas.<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Home Study Modules</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Introduction to Compounding/Compounding Practices &amp; Considerations<br> &nbsp;- Facilities, Equipment &amp; Supplies<br> &nbsp;- Quality Assurance &amp; Record Keeping<br> &nbsp;- Capsules, Tablets &amp; Powders<br> &nbsp;- Lozenges, Troches, Sticks &amp; Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Solutions, Suspensions &amp; Emulsions<br> &nbsp;- Ointments, Creams, Pastes &amp; Gels<br> &nbsp;- Ophthalmic, Otic &amp; Nasal Preparations<br> &nbsp;- Medication Flavoring<br> &nbsp;- Veterinary Compounding<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Hands-On Training&nbsp;Labs</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Capsules<br> &nbsp;- Carbomer Gels<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Creams<br> &nbsp;- Gelatin Troches<br> &nbsp;- Lip Balms<br> &nbsp;- Medicated Lollipops<br> &nbsp;- PEG Troches<br> &nbsp;- PLO Gels<br> &nbsp;- Solutions<br> &nbsp;- Suspensions&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;- Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Tablet Triturates<br> &nbsp;- Coloring/Flavoring<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Quality Assurance Methods<br> &nbsp;- Record Keeping<br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee <br> </font></strong>$498 NPTA Members <br> $598 Non-Members </font> <div> <div>Please note: This course is non-refundable.</div> <div>Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> </div> <div><br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included</font></strong> <br> Tuition includes: <em>Compounding </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute, lunch/snacks on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion. <br> <br> <span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #333333"><span style="font-size: 10pt"> <div><br> </span></span></span></span></span></span><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released April 1, 2006.</font></div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">NPTA Training Institute <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/148 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:29:03 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/137 IV Certification Course <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/137"> <span class="summary">IV Certification Course</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081113T150000Z">13-Nov-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081114T230000Z">14-Nov-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> NPTA Training Institute, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA Faculty<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><font size="2">NPTA’s Sterile Product Certification Course has been designed to train&nbsp;pharmacy technicians on the topic of sterile product preparation and aseptic technique, including USP &lt;797&gt;.<br> <br> Most health-system pharmacy settings require IV certification and/or prior experience for employment consideration. This course is designed to meet all applicable State Board of Pharmacy training requirements for IV Certified Pharmacy Technicians!<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25"><br> Target Audience</font></strong> <br> &nbsp;- Certified Pharmacy Technicians <br> &nbsp;- Pharmacy Technician Students<br> <span style="font-size: 8pt">This program is <u>not </u>approved for pharmacists.</span><br> <br> </font><font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Course Details <br> </strong></font>The course requirements include: <br> - 9 Home Study Modules <br> - 2 Days Hands-On Training<br> - 8&nbsp;Process Technique Validations <br> <br> <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1386">&gt;&gt;Complete Learning Objectives</a><br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works <br> </font></strong>Participants must complete nine separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day&nbsp;<em>Sterile Product&nbsp;Training Institute</em>, located at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute</a> in Houston, Texas.<br> </font><br> <font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Home Study Modules<br> </strong></font></font>- Introduction to Sterile Products<br> - Facilities, Garb &amp; Equipment<br> - Aseptic Calculations<br> - Properties of Sterile Products<br> - Aseptic Technique<br> - Sterile Product Preparations<br> - Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)<br> - Chemotherapy<br> - Quality Control and Assurance<br> <br> <font size="2"><font color="#ec7e25"><strong>Training &amp; Technique Validations<br> </strong></font></font>- Aseptic Hand Washing<br> - Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood Care<br> - Vertical Laminar Airflow Hood Care<br> - Vial Manipulations<br> - Ampule Manipulations<br> - Hazardous Vial Manipulations<br> - Hazardous Ampule Manipulations<br> - TPN Compounding<br> <br> <div align="left"><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee</font> <br> </strong>$498 Members <br> $598 Non-Members&nbsp;</font>&nbsp;</div> <div align="left">Please note: This course is non-refundable and non-transferable.</div> <div align="left">Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> <div align="left"><br> </font><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included </font><br> </strong>Tuition includes: <em>Sterile Products </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute,&nbsp;lunch/snacks&nbsp;on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion.<br> </font><font size="2"><br> </font><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released November 1, 2005.</font></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">NPTA Training Institute <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/137 Fri, 09 May 2008 17:44:23 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/132 Compounding Certification <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/132"> <span class="summary">Compounding Certification</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081103T150000Z">3-Nov-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081104T230000Z">4-Nov-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> STAT Training Center, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA Faculty<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><font size="2">NPTA’s Compounding Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy technicians on the topic of extemporaneous, non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding. <br> <br> Extemperaneous 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&nbsp;program offers both!<br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25"><br> <br> Target Audience</font></strong> <br> &nbsp;- Certified Pharmacy Technicians<br> &nbsp;- Pharmacy Technician Students<br> &nbsp;- Pharmacists<span style="font-size: 8pt">&nbsp;</span><br> </font><font size="2"><br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Course Details</font></strong> <br> The course requirements include: <br> &nbsp;- 10 Home Study Modules with Exams<br> &nbsp;- 2 Days Hands-On Training <br> <br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works</font></strong> <br> Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day <em>Pharmaceutical Compounding Training Institute</em>, located at the <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute </a>in Houston, Texas.<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Home Study Modules</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Introduction to Compounding/Compounding Practices &amp; Considerations<br> &nbsp;- Facilities, Equipment &amp; Supplies<br> &nbsp;- Quality Assurance &amp; Record Keeping<br> &nbsp;- Capsules, Tablets &amp; Powders<br> &nbsp;- Lozenges, Troches, Sticks &amp; Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Solutions, Suspensions &amp; Emulsions<br> &nbsp;- Ointments, Creams, Pastes &amp; Gels<br> &nbsp;- Ophthalmic, Otic &amp; Nasal Preparations<br> &nbsp;- Medication Flavoring<br> &nbsp;- Veterinary Compounding<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Hands-On Training&nbsp;Labs</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Capsules<br> &nbsp;- Carbomer Gels<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Creams<br> &nbsp;- Gelatin Troches<br> &nbsp;- Lip Balms<br> &nbsp;- Medicated Lollipops<br> &nbsp;- PEG Troches<br> &nbsp;- PLO Gels<br> &nbsp;- Solutions<br> &nbsp;- Suspensions&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;- Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Tablet Triturates<br> &nbsp;- Coloring/Flavoring<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Quality Assurance Methods<br> &nbsp;- Record Keeping<br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee <br> </font></strong>$498 NPTA Members <br> $598 Non-Members </font> <div> <div>Please note: This course is non-refundable and non-transferable.<br> Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> </div> <div><br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included</font></strong> <br> Tuition includes: <em>Compounding </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute,&nbsp;lunch/snacks&nbsp;on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion. <br> <br> <br> </font><font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released April 1, 2006. <br> </font></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">STAT Training Center <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/132 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:25:34 GMT Events http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/144 Compounding Certification Course <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/144"> <span class="summary">Compounding Certification Course</span> </a><br/> Start Date: <abbr class="dtstart" title="20081016T140000Z">16-Oct-08 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> End Time: <abbr class="dtend" title="20081017T220000Z">17-Oct-08 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> Location: <span class="location"> NPTA Training Institute, Houston, Tx 77060</span> <br/> Speaker: NPTA FACULTY<br> <br/> Event Details: <div class="description"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Course Details</font></strong> <br> The course requirements include: <br> &nbsp;- 10 Home Study Modules with Exams<br> &nbsp;- 2 Days Hands-On Training <br> <br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">How the Course Works</font></strong> <br> Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam.&nbsp;A score of 70% or higher is required&nbsp;for each exam. &nbsp;After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s&nbsp;two-day <em>Pharmaceutical Compounding Training Institute</em>, located at the <a href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cms/?1393">NPTA Training Institute </a>in Houston, Texas.<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Home Study Modules</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Introduction to Compounding/Compounding Practices &amp; Considerations<br> &nbsp;- Facilities, Equipment &amp; Supplies<br> &nbsp;- Quality Assurance &amp; Record Keeping<br> &nbsp;- Capsules, Tablets &amp; Powders<br> &nbsp;- Lozenges, Troches, Sticks &amp; Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Solutions, Suspensions &amp; Emulsions<br> &nbsp;- Ointments, Creams, Pastes &amp; Gels<br> &nbsp;- Ophthalmic, Otic &amp; Nasal Preparations<br> &nbsp;- Medication Flavoring<br> &nbsp;- Veterinary Compounding<br> <br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">Hands-On Training&nbsp;Labs</font></strong><br> &nbsp;- Capsules<br> &nbsp;- Carbomer Gels<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Creams<br> &nbsp;- Gelatin Troches<br> &nbsp;- Lip Balms<br> &nbsp;- Medicated Lollipops<br> &nbsp;- PEG Troches<br> &nbsp;- PLO Gels<br> &nbsp;- Solutions<br> &nbsp;- Suspensions&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;- Suppositories<br> &nbsp;- Tablet Triturates<br> &nbsp;- Coloring/Flavoring<br> &nbsp;-&nbsp;Quality Assurance Methods<br> &nbsp;- Record Keeping<br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">Tuition Fee <br> </font></strong>$498 NPTA Members <br> $598 Non-Members </font> <div> <div>Please note: This course is non-refundable.</div> <div>Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.</div> </div> <div><br> <strong><font color="#ec7e25">What's Included</font></strong> <br> Tuition includes: <em>Compounding </em>textbook by Pearson Education, official course binder, two day hands-on training institute, lunch/snacks on both training days,&nbsp;use of laboratory equipment and supplies,&nbsp;statement of CE credit and an Official&nbsp;Certificate of Validated Training, upon successful completion. <br> <br> <br> <font size="2"><strong><font color="#ec7e25">CPE Credits <br> </font></strong>40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU <br> ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04 <br> This program was released April 1, 2006</font></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.pharmacytechnician.org">NPTA Training Institute <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">15832 W. Hardy, Suite 640</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Tx</span> <span class="country-name">US</span> <span class="postal-code">77060</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.pharmacytechnician.org/en/cev/144 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:17:25 GMT