Pharmacy Safety and Aseptic Techniques

About the Course:

The Safety and Aseptic Techniques in Pharmacy microcredential equips pharmacy technician training students with essential knowledge and hands-on skills required to maintain sterility, prevent contamination, and ensure patient safety during sterile compounding activities. 

Through immersive VR simulations and guided interactive learning, learners practice proper hand hygiene and laminar flow hood cleaning procedures in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards. The course emphasizes correct PPE usage, aseptic technique, controlled cleaning motions, and accurate documentation of critical elements for safe sterile and hazardous drug preparation. 

Learners will perform step-by-step cleaning of Horizontal Laminar Flow Workbenches (HLFW) for non-hazardous compounding and understand the cleaning workflow of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) used for hazardous drugs. The module also reinforces proper handwashing technique as a foundational safety practice before any compounding activity. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the importance of aseptic technique in sterile compounding and patient safety

• Identify differences between USP <797> and USP <800> environments and equipment

• Demonstrate proper handwashing and sanitization techniques using approved clinical protocols

• Perform correct cleaning and disinfection of laminar flow hoods using sterile supplies and approved wiping patterns

• Apply safe handling, sequencing, and disposal of cleaning materials

• Accurately complete documentation and cleaning checklists to maintain compliance