Based on USP 797, formalized IV Training is now a requirement for all Pharmacists &   Pharmacy Technicians involved in sterile compounding, whether in a hospital setting, Infusion Suite, Long Term Care or Compounding Pharmacies who have taken on sterile compounding as a product line.  This is a national standard that is applicable to all pharmacies across the USA.

We have been teaching this course since 2005 and have helped over 1000 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians from all over the USA to get National IV Training through

“Pharmacy Education Resources National Intravenous Training for Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians.”

• The learning objectives for pharmacists;
  • Pharmacists – Home-Study Portion: UAN #: 0156-9999-11-115-H04-P (Knowledge-Based) (19.0 Credit hours, 1.9 CEUs)

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Categorize the methods of sterilization using a filter device and dispute factors that affect the selection of an appropriate filter.
2. Differentiate between the various types of laminar flow hoods, biological safety cabinets and barrier isolation chambers and justify the approved uses for each type of hood, cabinet or chamber.
3. Describe the different storage requirements and temperatures required for the storage of various classifications of pharmaceuticals.
4. Evaluate the differences between low, medium, and high risk level sterile preparations and define the media-fill tests required for each as defined by the revised USP 797 Guidelines on Sterile Preparations.
5. Analyze the four factors affecting chemical reactions which result in incompatibilities and describe how to prevent these from occurring when preparing sterile preparations.
6. Compute the Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) using the Harris Benedict equation.
7. Explain types of supplies and equipment and their proper use for the preparation of cytotoxic drugs.
8. Detect cytotoxic vesicant and irritant agents and select methods for preventing estravasation.

• Pharmacists – Live Portion: UAN #: 0156-9999-11-117-L04-P (Application-Based) (1.0 Credit Hours, 0.1 CEUs)

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Perform calculations involving intravenous flow rates, pediatric calculations, percent concentrations, and formulate standard intravenous drug dosage calculations.
2. Demonstrate proper aseptic hand washing, gowning and gloving skills, hood cleaning skills, and vial and ampule preparation skills as defined by the revised USP 797 Guidelines on Sterile Preparations.
3. Detect cytotoxic vesicant and irritant agents and select methods for preventing estravasation

The target audience(s) that may best benefit from participation in the activity; (Pharmacists)

• “The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This Practice-based continuing professional education program (0156-0117 for Pharmacists) provides  (2 .0 CEUs , 20 Credit Hours) of continuing pharmacy education. This program’s accreditation expires on October 28, 2014.  To receive a Statement of Participation, a program evaluation form, the Supervised Practice Documentation Form and the Process Validation Evaluation Checklists must be completed and sent to TSHP for processing at the end of the program. The exam must also be passed with a minimum grade of 75%” -
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE was established in 1932 for the accreditation of pre-service education, and in 1975 its scope of activity was broadened to include accreditation of providers of continuing pharmacy education.
• No financial support for any component of the educational activity has been provided by any outside organization.

Our instructors have received IV Instructor Training through the University of Houston with a wealth of teaching and practical experience, and therefore able to provide a unique and outstanding learning experience for students who take our class.

Due to a growing number of pharmacists who are now interested in learning about:

 HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRACTICE

Long Term Care Pharmacy

Infusion Pharmacy Practice

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

 We now offer a couple of add-on courses with our National IV training class, to allow our  pharmacists a unique opportunity to simultaneously get hospital pharmacy training, gain basic clinical pharmacy knowledge or enhance their clinical pharmacy skills.

Either way it will be a great learning experience. These classes are open to Pharmacists from all over the United States as there is not a comparable program being offered anywhere else, with the ADD-ON Programs.

Register for any of these classes in DALLAS: 

PROGRAM – I   (NATIONAL IV TRAINING) {May 24, 25} (1.5 days)

PROGRAM – II (IV Training + Clinical Pharmacy) {May 24 & 25} [2 Full Days]

PROGRAM-III (IV Training + Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy Training) [+May 26]

PROGRAM – IV (ACLS Certification) [May 27 tentative] 

PROGRAM-V (Hospital Pharmacy Crash Course – call to schedule)

MAY 24,25,26, 2013 DALLAS

JULY 19,20,21, 2013 DALAS

AUGUST 30,31,9/1, 2013 DALLAS

OCTOBER 11,12,13, 2013 DALLAS

NOVEMBER 22,23,24, 2013 DALLAS

(Or call to schedule your 1/1 class for Pharmacists at your convenience

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COURSE PRE-REQUISITES, REQUIREMENTS & RESULTS PROCESSING

• Home study: 10 hours for Pharmacists only.
• Class room instruction: 10 hours
• Hands on Experience & Media Fill Test
• Students must pass the post test to receive accreditation.
• Please allow 3-4 to process the tests for grading and accreditation.

COURSE OUTLINE 

IV TRAINING PROGRAM AGENDA DAY ONE

1. Infection Control & Contamination
2. Sterile Products Basics & Risk Levels                                            
3. Primary Engineering Control Devices                                            
4. Compounding Accuracy & Quality Control                                   
5. Supplies, Equipment & storage                                                      
6. Sterilization Methods & Documentation                                      
7. Types of Cytotoxic Agents & their handling                                
8. Preparation & Storage of Cytotoxic                                               
9. Math: Ratio, Proportions & Percentages                                    
10. Math: Alligations & Dosage calculations                                    
11. Microbiology, Hand washing & Gowning                                   
12. Hands on Practice
13. Process Validations & Media Fill Test

IV TRAINING PROGRAM AGENDA DAY TWO (8am – 12noon)

1. Math & Material Review                                                                   
2. Self Study /Q & A                                                                                 
3. Written Test

CLINICAL PHARMACY AGENDA DAY TWO (1pm – 5:00 pm)

1. IV basics, IV Lines & Administration Guidelines
2. Monitoring, compiling & reporting ADRs in a Hospital setting
3. High Risk Drugs and drip rates in critical care units
4. Paralyzing Agents & responding to codes in a hospital setting
5. Antibiotic Dosing, Monitoring & Renal Adjustments
6. Anticoagulation Dosing, Monitoring & Management
7. Aminoglycosides Dosing, Monitoring & Management
8. Vancomycin Dosing, Monitoring & Management
9. TPN Monitoring & Electrolyte Management                  

REGISTRATION FEES: 

$645 – PROGRAM – I {National IV Training – Pharmacists}

$795 - PROGRAM – II {National IV Training & Clinical Pharmacy} 

$895 - PROGRAM – III {National IV Training, Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy Practice}

$745 – Emergency NATIONAL IV TRAINING One Day Class for Pharmacist

$895 – Emergency National IV Training + Clinical Pharmacy Review (1 day) {1/1}

$1095 – Emergency PROGRAM-III (2 days) {One on One}

$1695 – Hospital Pharmacy Intensive (Program-5) (Six days of one on one training including all material covered in Program-III))

Fees include National IV training book, hands on experience, registration & grading fees, IV certificate and 20 hours of CE credit for Pharmacists, which includes 1 Hour live of CE.  

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:

Our teaching methods and training provide optimal training for the students to pass the exam the very first time, with a 99% passing record for Pharmacists. If for some reason you do not pass the exam we will pay your registration fee to retake the exam within 60 days.

Refund Policy
We offer a full refund if the registrant cancels within 7 days of registration prior to receiving class materials.
If materials are returned without alteration, within 2 weeks of registration,you will get a 98% refund.

For cancellations 2 weeks prior to scheduled class the refund is pro-rated to 90% of the tuition.

There is no change fee if you reschedule your class to one within 6 months. After that a 10% change fee will apply.