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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1345 (Section: 1, CRN: 10525) Compounding Sterile Preparations |
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| Instructor Information | |||||||||
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| Instructor | Toy Thornton-Wyckoff | ||||||||
| thorntontn@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6437 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Tuesday 4:00-4:30 pm, Wed.-Thurs. 10:00 -1:00 pm, Friday 8:30-12:30 pm | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | The process of compounding sterile preparations and aseptic technique within legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP standards. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: Concepts, Training and Assessment for Pharmacy Technician-Text AND Student Resources ISBN: 978-0-76384-083-9 Author: Lisa McCartney |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
-Highlighters/ Red Pens/#2 Pencils -Scantrons *Any other material required will be discussed by instructor throughout the course |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Sterile Compounding as a Pharmacy Technician (PSLO 5) The Sterile Compounding Environment (PSLO 5) Sterile Compounding Supplies (PSLO 5) Medication Orders and Labeling (PSLO 4) Calculations for Sterile Compounding Unit II. Compounding Sterile Preparations (PSLO 5 & 6) Aseptic Garbing, hand washing, and gloving (PSLO 5) Cleaning the Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood (PSLO 5) Large-Volume Parenteral Preparations (PSLO 5 & 6) Small-Volume Parenteral Preparations (PSLO 5 & 6) Total Parenteral Preparations (PSLO 5& 6) Chemotherapy Products and Procedures (PSLO 5 & 6) |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Unit I. Exploring the Basics of Sterile Compounding Chapter 1: Sterile Compounding as a Pharmacy Technician Chapter 2: The Sterile Compounding Environment Chapter 3: Sterile Compounding Supplies Chapter 4: Medication Orders and Labeling Chapter 5: Calculations for Sterile Compounding Unit II. Compounding Sterile Preparations Chapter 6: Aseptic Garbing, hand washing, and gloving Chapter 7: Cleaning the Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood Chapter 8: Large-Volume Parenteral Preparations Chapter 9: Small-Volume Parenteral Preparations Chapter 13: Total Parenteral Preparations Chapter 14: Chemotherapy Products and Procedures |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1: • Sterile Compounding as a Pharmacy Technician LAB/Class Activity Week 2 Chapter 2: • The Sterile Compounding Environment LAB/Class Activity Week 3 QUIZ #1 Chapter 3: • Sterile Compounding Supplies LAB/Class Activity Week 4 EXAM #1 (Weeks 1-3) No LAB Week 5 Chapter 4: • Medication Orders and Labeling LAB/Class Activity Week 6 Chapter 5: • Calculations for Sterile Compounding LAB/Class Activity Week 7 QUIZ #2 Chapter 6: • Aseptic Garbing, Hand Washing, and Gloving LAB/Class Activity Week 8 Exam #2 (Mid-term) (Weeks 5-7) No LAB Week 9 Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 7: • Cleaning the Horizontal Laminar Airflow Hood LAB/Class Activity Week 11 Chapter 8: • Large-Volume Parenteral Preparations LAB/Class Activity Week 12 QUIZ #3 Chapter 9: • Small Volume-Parenteral Preparations LAB/Class Activity Week 13 Exam #3 (Weeks 10-12) No LAB Week 14 Chapter 13 • Total Parenteral Preparation LAB/Class Activity Week 15 Quiz #5 Chapter 14 • Chemotherapy Products and Procedure Week 16 FINAL REVIEW /FINAL Exam (Chapter 1-9, 13-14) |
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| Final Exam Date | May 8, 2023 - 8:00 AM Through May 8, 2023 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 74-60 D 59 & Below F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. Quizzes 20% 2. Homework 15% 3. Lab/Classwork 20% 3. Exams 20% 4. Final Exam 25% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
• All assignments, quizzes, labs, and exams will be used in calculating your course grade. • No extra credit is given semester 2 except for active Allied Health Society members who participate in meetings or events. • Late work will receive deducted points as follows: ➢ 24 Hours- 10 points ➢ 48 Hours –20 points ➢ 72 Hours –not accepted • In class activities and participation will include assessments of videos, games, group presentations, EVERYONE is expected to stay engaged as this is 15% of your class grade. • Complete the required readings, assignments, discussions as directed by the instructor • Keep copies of ALL paperwork, including syllabus, handouts, and assignments • Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates and group partners, and responding promptly in communication with your instructor. • No grades will be discussed over the phone, as you can make an appointment with your instructor. • If you have a complaint about this course which you cannot resolve through discussion with the instructor, please contact Shirley MacNeill, Chair Allied Health Department phone: 409-984-6365 • The following materials are officially PROHIBTED in the classroom meetings for this course: food, drink, or tobacco. This policy agrees with the official college policy, breaks will be given. • The instructor expects that students illustrate mature behavior with respect to being responsible for your own actions, being respectful of others. Failure to comply may result in removal from the classroom or the course. • Students should use their LSCPA email account to send messages to instructor. |
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| Attendance Policy |
• All students are expected to attend class daily • The door is closed at 8:00 a.m. and will be locked, NO ENTRY will be allowed as this is a disruption to the class, you will be permitted to enter during break time, but no work will be retaught, nor will handouts be given; you must get with a fellow student for your work. • TEST or QUIZ Day, when the first person turns in their exam no entry will be allowed into the class. • A student who is absent from class more than 3 days may be at risk of being dropped from the program by the Program Director • Late arrival to class is disruptive, any student arriving more than five (5) minutes late should not enter the classroom and should wait until break time to enter. • Students who arrive after a quiz or exam starts, but before it ends, may take the quiz or exam without penalty but no additional time will be given, when the first person turns in their exam there will be NO ENTRY into the class for testing. • It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor of ANY absence. If unable to reach the instructor in the office, please leave a voicemail and email using the student's campus email. If no contact is made, assignment for the day will be considered incomplete or a zero. |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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