Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility,
Mosby’s Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition,
focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering.
Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders
allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab.
Mini-case scenarios
promote critical thinking and application.
Tech Notes, Tech Alerts,
and
Did You Know?
boxes
offer key information on-the-job success.
Content modeled after ASHP curriculum
for technician training.
Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam
offer student practice and exam preparation.
Instructor support materials online
, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests.
NEW! Expanded and updated content
on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning.
NEW!
Procedure
with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales.
NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program
focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills.
NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam
prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.