PHM 118 Sterile Products

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course provides an introduction to intravenous admixture preparation and other sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Topics include aseptic techniques; facilities, equipment, and supplies utilized in admixture preparation; incompatibility and stability; laminar flow hoods; immunizations and irrigation solutions; and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and demonstrate the steps involved in preparation of intermittent and continuous infusions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.

Pre-requisite(s): PHM 110 and PHM 111 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Analyze sterile products and equipment used to make them.
Apply the use of sterile technique.
Prepare sterile compounds.
Diagram guidelines set forth by OSHA in regards to sterility and safety.
Illustrate skills effectively in a job setting.