IV Certification
NPTA’s Sterile Product Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy technicians on the topic of sterile product preparation and aseptic technique, including USP <797>.
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!
Target Audience
- Certified Pharmacy Technicians - Pharmacy Technician Students
This program is not approved for pharmacists.
Course Details
The course requirements include:
- 9 Home Study Modules
- 2 Days Hands-On Training
- 8 Process Technique Validations
>>Complete Learning Objectives
How the Course Works
Participants must complete nine 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 Sterile Product Training Institute, located at the NPTA Training Institute in Houston, Texas.
Home Study Modules
- Introduction to Sterile Products
- Facilities, Garb & Equipment
- Aseptic Calculations
- Properties of Sterile Products
- Aseptic Technique
- Sterile Product Preparations
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Chemotherapy
- Quality Control and Assurance
Training & Technique Validations
- Aseptic Hand Washing
- Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood Care
- Vertical Laminar Airflow Hood Care
- Vial Manipulations
- Ampule Manipulations
- Hazardous Vial Manipulations
- Hazardous Ampule Manipulations
- TPN Compounding
Tuition Fee
$598 Members
$698 Non-Members
$598 Members
$698 Non-Members
Please note: This course is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Rescheduling is subject to a $250 change fee and is based on availability.
What's Included
Tuition includes: Sterile Products 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.
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Jul. 12-13
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Oct. 4-5
Oct. 18-19
Nov. 8-9
Dec. 6-7
CPE Credits
40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU
Program Type: Practice
UAN No. 384-000-08-072-H05-T
Same as ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04-T
This program was released November 1, 2005 and Re-released November 2, 2008.
40.0 Contact Hours/4.0 CEU
Program Type: Practice
UAN No. 384-000-08-072-H05-T
Same as ACPE No. 384-000-05-072-H04-T
This program was released November 1, 2005 and Re-released November 2, 2008.
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