ACPE Accredited IV Training

Lamar State College Orange's Community and Workforce Education Department offers a Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique certification course by The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This nationally recognized continuing pharmacy education (CPE) certification course is designed to train Certified Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists on the topic of sterile product preparation that meets the USP Chapter & Texas State Board of Pharmacy practice standards.

Tuition and Fees

$550 – All payments are non-refundable after the registration deadline.

What's Included:

Two days of hands-on training and the use of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Required Textbook:

Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: 2nd Edition, by Lisa McCartney & Brenda Jensen.

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Course Outline

• Students will be trained in a 40 hour ACPE approved course that presents concepts of sterile compounding. 
• The course consists of 12 hours of didactic education, 8 hours of dedicated testing time and a minimum of 20 hours of experiental (hands-on) skils training. 
• Students must pass all four exams (midterm, midterm lab, final and final lab) with a score of >75%. Mandatory competency assessment must be passed with a score of >90%.

The coursework consists of classroom lectures, weekly reading assignments, video presentations and exams will be found on blackboard located through the "My Gator" student portal.

The MANDATORY two day hands-on training will occur in the AHB (Allied Health Building) 107 only on the dates listed for your enrolled course.

After Successful Completion

Nationally recognized Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certificate and a statement of credit for 40 hours (4.0 CEUs) of ACPE accredited continuing education.

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