Concepts In Sterile Preparation And Aseptic Technique Book

Concepts in Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique examines the current standards and best practices for sterile compounding, along with the fundamentals of aseptic technique, in a manner accessible to pharmacy and pharmacy technician students and professionals. Beginning with a review of foundational calculations and microbiological considerations, this resource reviews compatibility, stability, engineering controls, and quality assurance and control, with pertinent information from USP Chapter incorporated throughout. With engaging case studies, tips, alerts, and accompanying video tutorials, this text facilitates student learning through a robust companion website for students as well as helpful instructor resources. Video Tutorial Topics and Procedures: HLFW Cleaning, Hand Washing, Garbing, Sterile Glove, Attaching Needle to Syringe, Accessing a Vial, Equal Pressure (Milking), Equal Pressure (Reverse Milking), Removal of Air Bubbles, Ampule Breaking, Using a Filter Needle, Using a Filter Straw, Reconstituting a Vial, Uncapping and Recapping a Needle, Capping a Syringe, Priming Infusion Set, Positive Pressure, Negative Pressure, Workflow, Incompatibility, Fingertip Testing Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual including Lab Activities and Supply List, Answer Key for Review Questions and Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentations with 375 slides, Test Bank with 189 Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions. Student Resources: Navigate Companion Website, including: Videos, Quizzes, Interactive Glossary, Interactive Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Matching Exercises, Web Links Each new text includes an online access code to the Navigate Companion Website. Electronic and eBook formats may not include access to the Navigate Companion Website. Access may also be purchased separately.

The newest addition to our Pharmacy Technicians product group is Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training, and Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians. This comprehensive program combines the concepts foundation of a textbook with the skills practice of a training manual. It includes clear, step-by-step instructions and brief demonstration videos to help reinforce students' understanding of concepts and procedures. Offers calculations and critical-thinking exercises grounded in real-world applications; Emphasizes patient safety regulations during sterile preparation; Adheres to current USP 797 practice standards for the preparation of sterile compounds; Aligns with ASHP curriculum for accredited pharmacy technician programs; Packaged with DVD offering videos of lab procedures.

Student Resources DVD included with each textbook contains video demonstrations of the nine procedural labs of unit 2 (chapters 6-14). The author introduces and narrates each video and performs each lab procedure. These videos are intended to supplement your learning process, and the author recommends your viewing them several times as you practice and perfect your aseptic technique.

Concepts in Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique examines the current standards and best practices for sterile compounding, along with the fundamentals of aseptic technique, in a manner accessible to pharmacy and pharmacy technician students and professionals. Beginning with a review of foundational calculations and microbiological considerations, this resource reviews compatibility, stability, engineering controls, and quality assurance and control, with pertinent information from USP Chapter incorporated throughout. With engaging case studies, tips, alerts, and accompanying video tutorials, this text facilitates student learning through a robust companion website for students as well as helpful instructor resources. Video Tutorial Topics and Procedures: HLFW Cleaning, Hand Washing, Garbing, Sterile Glove, Attaching Needle to Syringe, Accessing a Vial, Equal Pressure (Milking), Equal Pressure (Reverse Milking), Removal of Air Bubbles, Ampule Breaking, Using a Filter Needle, Using a Filter Straw, Reconstituting a Vial, Uncapping and Recapping a Needle, Capping a Syringe, Priming Infusion Set, Positive Pressure, Negative Pressure, Workflow, Incompatibility, Fingertip Testing Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual including Lab Activities and Supply List, Answer Key for Review Questions and Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentations with 375 slides, Test Bank with 189 Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions. Student Resources: Navigate Companion Website, including: Videos, Quizzes, Interactive Glossary, Interactive Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Matching Exercises, Web Links Each new text includes an online access code to the Navigate Companion Website. Electronic and eBook formats may not include access to the Navigate Companion Website. Access may also be purchased separately.

Part of the Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series, Sterile Products is a comprehensive book covering the complex practice of sterile product preparation and correct aseptic technique. It covers principles of aseptic technique, terms, methods, products and includes a "how-to" on standard sterile product preparations.Pharmacy Technician Students and Professionals.

This text, created for Pharmacy Technician students, covers must-know information on techniques, processes, equipment, etc. used in sterile compounding and aseptic techniques. Photos and figures add visual explanation. Tear-out activity worksheets help students apply what they're learning. Competency checklists aligned with the ASHP guidelines are included.

This on-the-job training program gives a basic, how-to demonstration of aseptic technique focusing on the fundamentals: proper washing, gloving, gowning, proper syringe techniques, and more.

PREPARE SAFE AND QUALITY STERILE PRODUCTS IN ANY PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Training and Review for Certification is an essential resource for students in pharmacy technician programs and for technicians requiring training for IV certification or employment. It is designed to teach student technicians important theory and concepts of sterile compounding and to keep seasoned practitioners current with the ever-changing regulatory standards, as well as the many new products and technologies designed to minimize contamination and improve quality. Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Training and Review for Certification is enhanced by easy-to-follow instructional charts and illustrations. Each chapter includes discussion questions, laboratory exercises, practice questions, and PTCB-style review questions. In addition, a sterile compounding final exam is included to provide a complete review of the text. INTRODUCTION TO STERILE COMPOUNDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR STERILE COMPOUNDING QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PHARMACY CALCULATIONS ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE STERILE PRODUCT PREPARATION TPN, CHEMOTHERAPY, AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHARMACY