PCCA Canada Basic Compounding Techniques

Summary

This integrated practical and theoretical nonsterile compounding course is designed exclusively for pharmacists, technicians and assistants who would like to expand their compounding knowledge. This hands-on, 2.5-day training course will provide the foundation for the novice compounder or simply a compounding refresher — and it’s now taught in our brand-new, state-of-the-art training lab!

This course will introduce techniques such as how to compound lip balms, suppositories/Rectal Rockets, suspensions, animal treats, troches, capsules and so much more. Other topics covered in the course to help enhance compounding education include pharmacy safety, Canadian regulations, “Ask the Expert” sessions with a PCCA clinical compounding pharmacist and much more!

Each participant will receive a certificate of completion upon conclusion of the course.

There is no prerequisite for this course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify safety protocols in the compounding pharmacy.
• Identify and describe current pharmacy-related regulations and standards for nonsterile compounding.
• Learn how a pharmacy software system can help automate pharmacy workflow, improve efficiency, and save lives.
• Describe the elements of proper dispensing of compounds.
• Distinguish between common compounding dosage forms and different administration routes.
• Calculate appropriate compounding measurements involving compound formulas.
• Identify pharmaceutical compounding equipment and its appropriate use.

LOCATION: PCCA, 744 Baransway Drive, London, ON, N5V 5J2 Tel: 800.668.9453

Pricing

Agenda

DAY ONE: 8 AM — 5 PM

• Welcome and Introductions
• Tour of PCCA
• Why are you here?
• Lab: Competencies / Introduction to workstation / Compound: Methocel Gel & Lip Balm
• Demonstration + Compound: Suppositories + Rectal Rockets
• 5 Key Markets with Sebastian Denison, RPh, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist & Training Instructor
• Ask the Experts with a PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist

DAY TWO: 8 AM — 5 PM

• PCCA Website Overview + Online Ordering
• Discussion: Why are SDS, CofA, SOPs, Quality of Powders Important, and What is Eagle with Amanda Cassel, PCCA Canada General Manager
• Demonstration + Compound: Animal Treats + Ibuprofen Suspension
• Demonstration: What is an EMP and an Ointment Mill
• Compound: Diclofenac in Diclogel
• Introduction/Review of PCCA Bases
• Presentation: What is PK Software? How will it save lives, save time and save money?
• Ask the Experts with a PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist

DAY THREE: 8 AM — 3 PM

• Demonstration + Compound: Gelatin Troche + Rapid Dissolve Tablets (RDTs) + Capsules (and calculations)
• Demonstration + Lab: Dispensing of RDTs, Suppositories, Lip Balms, Troches, and Capsule QC Contest
• Evaluations/Certificates/Wrap-up

Speakers

Accommodations

The Park Hotel London
242 Pall Mall Street
London, ON N6A 5P6
519.642.4444

Click the appropriate link below to book your reservation online.

• May 8-10
  • Hotel cutoff date: April 7, 2024
• October 7-9
  • Hotel cutoff date: September 6, 2024

PCCA Rate: Lifestyle King Suite — Sun-Thurs: $155/night; Fri-Sat: $165/night

Transportation will be provided by Voyageur Shuttle or Checker Taxis. Please watch for your shuttle schedule included in the confirmation of registration.