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USP <797> Laminar Airflow Hood Cleaning & Disinfection

 

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Pharmacy Technician Students / Allied Health Learners

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.3

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About the Course:

This USP <797> Laminar Airflow Hood Cleaning & Disinfection microcredential equips pharmacy technician learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely clean and disinfect horizontal laminar airflow hoods used for sterile compounding. 

Through immersive VR simulations, learners will practice proper PPE use, cleanroom entry, hood preparation, supply preparation, sterile water cleaning, 70% IPA disinfection, proper wiping techniques, air drying, and cleaning documentation. The course emphasizes aseptic technique, contamination prevention, proper cleaning sequences, and adherence to sterile compounding requirements. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection in sterile compounding environments.  
  • Identify cleaning requirements for USP <797> and USP <800> compounding areas. 
  • Demonstrate appropriate PPE and cleanroom entry procedures. 
  • Prepare the horizontal laminar airflow hood and required cleaning supplies. 
  • Perform cleaning using sterile water and appropriate wiping techniques. 
  • Disinfect hood surfaces using sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol. 
  • Use fresh sterile wipes for each cleaning pass to minimize contamination. 

Course delivered through our LMS and accessible in both VR and web. Learn on the web anytime, or enjoy immersive VR training with your own Oculus VR headset.

Emergency medication readiness training for pharmacy technician students

 

Workforce Development

Emergency medication inventory and supply readiness training

At ImmerseLearn, we prepare pharmacy technicians with essential sterile compounding skills required in modern pharmacy environments. This microcredential strengthens aseptic technique, cleanroom practices, hood cleaning and disinfection, contamination prevention, documentation, and compliance through immersive VR-based learning. 

Cleanroom Entry and PPE −
Practice proper cleanroom entry procedures and sterile glove use while following appropriate PPE requirements. Learners understand how proper preparation helps protect both compounded medications and personnel from contamination.
USP <797> and USP <800> Hood Identification +
Explore the differences between the USP <797> Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood used for non-hazardous sterile compounding and the USP <800> Biological Safety Cabinet used for hazardous medications. Learners review the cleaning and disinfection requirements associated with each environment.
Hood Preparation and Supply Management +
Practice preparing the horizontal laminar airflow hood before cleaning, including allowing airflow to run for the required period and gathering sterile gauze, wipes, sterile water, 70% IPA, and cleaning documentation. Learners practice disinfecting supply containers before introducing them into the hood.
Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures +
Engage in immersive VR scenarios to clean hood surfaces with sterile water using controlled back-to-front strokes, followed by disinfection with sterile 70% IPA. Learners practice using a fresh sterile wipe for each section and avoiding contact with previously cleaned surfaces.
Documentation and Procedure Completion +
Learn to document cleaning and disinfection activities using required initials, date, and time. Learners verify that all surfaces are adequately cleaned, allow the hood to air dry completely, and safely complete the procedure.

By completing this microcredential, learners will develop the practical skills needed to clean, disinfect, and document horizontal laminar airflow hood maintenance according to USP <797> practices, supporting aseptic conditions, contamination prevention, and safe sterile compounding operations.