No. All payments are final; however, you will be given an opportunity to retake the
exam(s) up to two times. All skills validations must be performed with 90% accuracy.
Your only recourse is to practice the procedure until you have mastered the skills
necessary to pass each of the process validation procedures with 90% accuracy and
complete adherence to all aspects of aseptic technique as defined by USP<797>.
No. All payments are final.
No. At this time there is not a continuing education requirement in order to maintain
this certificate. However, each state board of pharmacy may have requirements related
to IV certification. In addition, regulations regarding sterile compounding and aseptic
technique are rapidly evolving. Refer to your state board of pharmacy as well as your
facility policy and procedure manual to determine any special requirements for CE
specific to sterile compounding personnel.
Yes. This is a nationally transferrable ACPE accredited program in Sterile Compounding
and Aseptic Technique, and meets all current requirements for pharmacist and pharmacy
technician SCAT training.
Yes. However, for purposes of clarity, it should be noted that the proper terminology
is that you have completed a CE activity from an ACPE accredited provider. This IV
certification course meets all current standards for IV certification. For purposes
of clarity, it should be noted that ACPE does not (and never has) certify programs,
courses, CE activities, or providers. ACPE accredits providers of continuing pharmacy
education. Both TSHP and the ACC Pharmacy technician program are ACPE accredited providers
of continuing pharmacy education. Note: this course carries the same meaning as outdated
terminology such as: “IV certification”, “ACPE Certification”, and “ACPE IV Certification”.
Yes. The textbook and online resources are required for the course. Please consult
your instructor for information on where/how to purchase the textbook.
Textbook: Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique:
2nd Edition by Lisa McCartney & Brenda Jensen
ISBN: 979-838-512-5364
Purchase textbook from Paradigm Education Solutions
Yes. The textbook and training program are appropriate for pharmacy technicians, pharmacists,
and pharmacy students. Upon completion of the course, pharmacists will earn 40 hours
(4.0 CEUs) of ACPE accredited continuing education with the “P” UAN designator indicating
that it is pharmacist-specific CE. This course meets all current national and state
requirements for ACPE accredited training and IV certification for both pharmacists
and pharmacy technicians.
Yes. In order to complete the course and earn ACPE accredited CE, you are required
to complete at least 20 hours of didactic coursework. This may be comprised of reading,
completing homework assignments, watching the video demonstrations, studying, and
taking the two written exams.
Yes. In order to complete the course and earn ACPE accredited CE, you are required
to complete at least 20 hours of hands-on training. This may be comprised of informal
practice and training in various aspects of SCAT, completing the procedural labs at
the end of chapters 8-16, practicing for the process validation procedures, and the
nine process validations that are required as part of the course.