Compounded Sterile Preparations Certificate for Pharmacists
| ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacists Release Date: April 1, 2026 - currently available to pre-order Expiration Date: April 1, 2029 ACPE Numbers: Various – see below |
Overview
This professional certificate is intended for pharmacists who are responsible for sterile compounding operations and/or who are preparing for the BPS® Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist exam.
This comprehensive curriculum addresses the following topics:
- Sterile preparation practice standards and regulations
- Responsibilities of designated persons
- Expectations for cleanroom personnel behaviors
- Pharmacy calculations related to compounding sterile preparations
- Compounding facilities, engineering controls, equipment, and materials
- Aseptic technique
- Stability, sterility, and beyond-use dates
- Compounded sterile preparation dosage forms and administration
- Considerations unique to the sterile preparation of:
- Hazardous drugs
- Parenteral nutrition
- Medication cassettes
- Allergenic extracts
- Medications for ophthalmic and central nervous system administration
- Nonsterile to sterile compounding
- Maintaining the cleanroom environment
- Managing processes related to compounding sterile preparations
- Selection, receipt, and storage of ingredients
- Flow of materials through the cleanroom and compounding
- Labeling and repackaging
- Verification and recordkeeping
- Storage, transport, and disposal of final preparations
- Responsibilities related to the care of patients receiving compounded sterile preparations
- Quality management of cleanroom operations
This course is NOT intended for those obtaining recertification credit.
Compounding Sterile Preparations for Pharmacists Certificate Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate.