PTEC 113 Introduction to Aseptic Techniques examines foundational principles of aseptic technique required for parenteral product preparation. Students are also introduced to the associated documentation requirements and quality assurance practices as outlined by the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists. This course prepares students for the application of aseptic principles in subsequent lab courses.
Prerequisites: PTEC 100, PTEC 104, PTEC 105, PTEC 107, PTEC 109
Corequisite: PTEC 106, PTEC 108, PTEC 110
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 13 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 30 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify critical sites required for sterile product preparation.
- describe procedures and principles that apply to aseptic technique.
- identify therapeutic, physical and chemical incompatibilities.
- interpret common routes of parenteral drug administration.
- identify sources and factors that contribute to contamination in sterile product preparation.
- interpret requirements for an aseptic preparation area and describe practices to maintain the sterile environment.
- describe safety issues for protective equipment, waste disposal and spill clean up procedures for sterile product preparation.
- describe equipment and supplies required to prepare drugs or parenteral use.
- perform hand washing and gloving technique in a sterile environment.
- identify vertical and horizontal laminar air flow systems.
- identify and name parts of a syringe and its critical sites.
- discuss quality assurance and documentation requirements associated with sterile preparation.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.