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ForwardAventura, FL – October 2-4, 2020 (with CAN Home Study)
Achieving Best Practices: Sterile Compounding
 | This program is now a PTCB-recognized sterile compounding education / training program for those who are pursuing the PTCB Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianTM (CSPTTM) certification. Taken the course in the past? Contact us to find out how you can get recognized! |
Testimonials | Learning Objectives
This course includes a home study component ($700 value) that serves as a prerequisite to the live activity. To review the full activity description of the home study component click here. To access your home study, click on the Register tab above, choose the specific location & date that you are enrolled in and then click the “Take Course” button in the Course Summary box on the "Overview" tab.
This live event activity transforms theory into practice bringing standards of practice to life. Setting the stage, an opening presentation brings to the forefront key elements of qualification, quality assurance and quality control. Thereafter, participants will rotate through a series of sixteen 1-hour workstations as they rehearse the role of compounder, designated person, inspector, and cleanroom designer. Participants will hone their aseptic techniques for non-hazardous and hazardous drug handling and compounding as they prepare sterile medications in a state-of-the-art ISO certified three-room cleanroom suite.
Participants will undergo a competency assessment for most of the sixteen workstations; otherwise, a small group assessment will be conducted.
Testimonials:
| I always find that the lab component of a class is important and with this course, we realized just how important the hands-on lab skills are. The fact that the practical component is the majority of the course makes it more special and complete. During the course, we had the opportunity to manipulate all equipment with supervision and guidance, giving us more confidence when we use these techniques and equipment in our day-to-day practice. Adequate training clarifies any doubts we may already have, and anything that comes up during the training can be addressed as well. All the teachers are very attentive and everything was perfect! Angelica Vita |
| I have previously completed a non-sterile compounding course given by LP3 Network and had a positive outcome, utilizing much of what I learned in the course in my practice as an outpatient pharmacist. Having recently taken a position in a hospital setting, I decided to build on my basic knowledge of sterile compounding. I chose LP3 Network again because, in my opinion, they are recognized as experts in this facet of pharmacy, and justifiably so. I highly recommend this program to any person who has the desire to excel in their compounding skills, because you can only be one of the best, if you learn from the best. The course provided me with valuable, relevant and applicable information on sterile compounding in the comfort of a beautiful practice site. The combination of expert, highly knowledgeable instructors, the didactic written materials, the hands-on-practical experience in a state-of–the-art lab that reflects a matrix of sterility with sparkling glass and mirrors throughout, provided me with one of the finest programs in my 30+ year career and I came away with having a proactive, rather than reactive approach to the preparation of compounded medications. My confidence has been 'compounded', no pun intended! Pauline A. D’Chiutiis |
| What a wonderful program! I had the opportunity to take the non-sterile compounding course with Ken Speidel, Ken Latta and Mark Filosi two years prior and was shocked that they remembered me. This truly shows that when you take a course through LP3 Network, the instructors take the time to get to know the individuals they are teaching. They use different types of learning throughout the entire program to grab the attention of every type of learner, through lecture, hands-on, and peer education. Without this program I believe that there would be some major gaps in our own instruction and performance in the lab, i.e., checking and rechecking equipment, sterility testing and validating and so on. This program would not be complete without the practical component because it puts all the literature into perspective and the instructors teaching this course are absolutely A1! After taking the Sterile program, I honestly believe that no sterile lab should be compliant without an individual on staff having this training to make sure they fully understand the application of the theoretical knowledge. I can truly say leaving here today I am prepared to practice and teach in a sterile field. Stephanie Armstrong |
| I was truly amazed by the amount of time dedicated to hands-on, practical skills during the Sterile compounding course. As a device specialist, I really appreciated the attention given to the proper use of lab equipment and devices, including laminar flow hoods, air-samplers, testing technologies for viable surface sampling, closed system transfer devices, and automated volumetric pumps. The fact that LP3 Network’s state-of-the-art facility is stocked with the latest compounding technologies was a huge bonus – especially for someone in my field! Not only did the instructors demonstrate the appropriate techniques for handling equipment and compounded preparations, but also discussed how these techniques were relevant to personnel safety and best practices, in order to prepare safe and effective compounded medications for a diverse patient population. Alexander Hanna
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Intended audience
This Activity is intended for those looking to advance their practical sterile compounding skills related to any professional setting, including:
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Managers
- Designated persons in positions of responsibility
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control officers
In addition, Auditors / Inspectors looking to hone their assessment skills in concert with the standards described and detailed in this Activity are welcomed.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
- Live event with performance-related competency assessment
Learning Objectives
FOR PHARMACISTS
After completing this module, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Demonstrate donning and doffing, hand hygiene, aseptic manipulations and sanitization techniques
- Demonstrate the use of closed system transfer devices for hazardous drug compounding
- Prepare compounded sterile preparations in an ISO classified three-room cleanroom suite
- Assess and perform adjustment calculations for drug form and certificate of analysis-related indications
- Assess and perform overage calculations for processing, sterility and endotoxin testing
- Sketch a cleanroom suite for optimal workflow
- Create a Master Formulation Record
- Explain how to perform the gloved fingertip and thumb sampling and a media-fill test
- Summarize findings of a risk assessment, and then construct a corrective action and preventive action plan
- Summarize findings following an inspection, and then construct a corrective action and preventive action plan
- Operate electromechanical equipment (e.g., balance, automated compounded devise, particulate samplers (non-viable and viable), incubator, sterilizers (steam and dry heat), biological indicator and chemical integrator, pH meter, and more)
FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
After completing this module, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Demonstrate donning and doffing, hand hygiene, aseptic manipulations and sanitization techniques
- Demonstrate the use of closed system transfer devices for hazardous drug compounding
- Prepare compounded sterile preparations in an ISO classified three-room cleanroom suite
- Solve adjustment calculations for drug form and certificate of analysis-related indications
- Solve overage calculations for processing, sterility and endotoxin testing
- Sketch a cleanroom suite for optimal workflow
- Complete a Master Formulation Record
- Explain how to perform the gloved fingertip and thumb sampling and a media-fill test
- Describe findings of a risk assessment, and then construct a corrective action and preventive action plan
- Describe findings following an inspection, and then construct a corrective action and preventive action plan
- Operate electromechanical equipment (e.g., balance, automated compounded devise, particulate samplers (non-viable and viable), incubator, sterilizers (steam and dry heat), biological indicator and chemical integrator, pH meter, and more)
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
This learning activity has received financial support from MEDISCA in the form of an educational grant.
COPYRIGHT
The live event workbook is Copyright © 2006-2020 LP3 Network.
Travel information
The training will take place at our state-of-the-art Learning Center.
Driving/Parking Instructions: If you are planning to drive in directly to the facility, please use the map/directions link provided below. Limited free parking is available at our training facility* and the preferred hotel accommodation, which is conveniently located next door to the facility.
*Please note, in order to park at our training facility on Saturdays and Sundays, you must press the intercom button at the parking garage gate and mention that you are attending a training with LP3 Network; easiest access to the facility (Suite 300) is through the parking garage on the 4th floor.
The preferred hotel accommodation is the Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach Aventura.
For reservations, please call 1-888-871-3430 or to book online, click here. Please mention LP3 Network when booking to get our special group rate† of $129/night for a King room or $139/night for a double room (please check your registration email for the corporate rate code).
†Payment for hotel accommodations is at the expense of the activity participant. Rates are based on standard room accommodations and subject to availability and tax, currently at 12%. Should the preferred rate not be available, the best available house rate will prevail.
Facilitators will be accounced closer to the activity start date – please check back soon!
Note: Facilitators are subject to change.
Editors
 NEIL COHEN, BScCE Program Developer Disclosure: None |  |
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This program is a PTCB-recognized sterile compounding education / training program for those who are pursuing the PTCB Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianTM (CSPTTM) certification.
Total CPE Credits (home study and live activity): 50 CPE Hours = 5.0 CEUs
Joint Providership Status (CPE Consultants, LLC / LP3 Network)
Home study activity type: Knowledge-based
Home study UAN: 0864-9999-19-061-H07-P/T for pharmacists and technicians
Home study CPE credits: 30 CPE hours = 3.0 CEUs
Release date: October 1, 2019
Expiration date: October 1, 2022
Live activity type: Application-based
Live activity UAN: 0864-9999-19-060-L07-P/T for pharmacists and technicians
Live activity CPE credits: 20 CPE Hours = 2.0 CEUs
Release date: November 1, 2019
Expiration date: November 1, 2022
To receive CPE credits for the home study, participants must complete a learning assessment with a score of 70% and submit a completed evaluation. To receive CPE credits for the live activity, participants must demonstrate full and satisfactory participation, and submit a completed evaluation.
 | CPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
In the event that LP3 Network cancels a course, LP3 Network's sole liability shall be course repayment. In no event shall LP3 Network be responsible for any costs related to travel and/or accommodation. A written request must be sent to LP3 Network Inc. requesting ‘Cancellation without Transfer’ to an alternate live activity event date. If cancellation occurs at greater than or equal to 31 days from live activity event date, then registrant will receive a 75% refund; 15-30 days a 50% refund; and less than or equal to 14 days no refund. There are no refunds, returns, or transfer requests upon purchase of a home study, digital work book, webinar, and eLearning modules. LP3 NETWORK INC. shall be excused from any delay caused by reason of any occurrence or contingency beyond its reasonable control (a “Force Majeure”), including but not limited to, acts of God, hurricane, earthquake, labour disputes, strikes, riots, war, and governmental requirements. The obligation to pay money to LP3 NETWORK INC. in a timely manner is absolute and shall not be subject to this Force Majeure provision. In such event, LP3 NETWORK INC. will not issue any refunds, only transfer to an alternate live activity event date.
TRANSFER POLICY:
The transfer policy is only in effect if requested greater than or equal to 14 days prior to the original live activity date. Failure to submit the “Transfer Request” at least 14 days prior to the original live activity date will default to the “Cancellation and Refund Policy”. The transfer policy can only be applied one (1) time. Transfer to a new live activity date must be within the current calendar year. Failure to attend the new live activity will result in no refund and will no longer be transferable. Confirmation of the new activity date is subject to approval by LP3 Network based on the number of available seats within the selected live activity. There are no refunds, returns, or transfers upon purchase of the home study.