Sterile Compounding

Students work in the inpatient distribution facility of a hospital or other institutional health care setting, preparing intravenous admixtures, parenteral chemotherapeutic agents and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) products. Students will hone their ability to prepare sterile products and to make determinations as to the length of time the product is stable either at room temperature or under refrigeration. They will also calculate and inform the patient or caregiver of the proper rate of administration. Students will play a primary role in the selection and proper dosage of medications and learn about the administrative aspects of this specialized area.