Maricopa Community Colleges  PHT200   19906-19945 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/90
PHT200 19906-19945 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Preparation of Sterile Parenteral Products
Preparation, handling and storage of intravenous solutions and other sterile dosage forms. Specifically designed for the pharmacy technician or the registered pharmacist. Emphasizes the concepts and training related to aseptic technique. Prerequisites: PHT107 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PHT200   19906-19945 Preparation of Sterile Parenteral Products
1. Calculate dosages accurately. (I)
2. Apply legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice. (II)
3. Demonstrate basic aseptic procedures. (III)
4. Transcribe intravenous orders and prepare labels accurately. (IV, V)
5. Utilize aseptic techniques in the preparation of sterile products. (VI)
6. Compare and contrast intravenous drug actions to other routes of medication administration. (VII)
7. Assist the registered pharmacist in the preparation of a total parenteral nutrition solution. (VIII)
8. Identify special handling procedures for intravenous antineoplastic agents. (IX)
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PHT200   19906-19945 Preparation of Sterile Parenteral Products
    I. Metrology Calculations
        A. Measurement systems
        B. Conversions
        C. Drop factor
      II. Legal/Ethical Implications
          A. Drug laws
          B. Responsibilities
            1. Pharmacist
            2. Pharmacy technician
        III. Basic Aseptic Procedures
            A. Handwashing
            B. Syringes/needles
            C. Withdrawing from ampule/vial
            D. Introducing liquid into intravenous solutions
            E. Reconstituting sterile powder
          IV. Intravenous Orders
              A. Components
              B. Solution Abbreviations
              C. Transcription
              D. Distribution systems
                1. Health agencies
                2. Home
            V. Intravenous Labels
                A. Components
                B. Types
                  1. Admixture
                  2. Irrigating solutions
                  3. Syringes
              VI. Sterile Product Preparation
                  A. Sterilization
                  B. Filtration
                  C. Laminar flow hood
                  D. Equipment/Materials
                    1. Administration
                      a. Sets
                      b. Filters
                      c. Types
                    2. Fluid containers
                    3. Infusion pumps
                  E. Technician responsibilities
                VII. Intravenous Drug Action Vs. Other Routes
                    A. Absorption
                    B. Factors
                    C. Therapeutic effects
                    D. Adverse reactions
                    E. Administration complications
                  VIII. Total Parenteral Nutrition
                      A. Medication order
                      B. Solution components
                      C. Preparation procedure
                    IX. Anti-Neoplastic Drugs
                        A. Drugs
                        B. Precautions
                        C. Preparation procedure
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