PHM 118 - Sterile Products

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credit(s): 4

Prerequisites: Take PHM-110 and PHM-111
Corequisites: Take PHM-120 PHM-136

Restrictions: Restricted to Major 45580

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. (S12780)