On-Demand: These online courses, ranging from 60 to 90 minutes in duration, focus on specific topics related to the effective implementation and best practices of USP's standards. You can access these courses at any time, anywhere as long as you have a computer with Internet access.
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This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and calculations of the high performance liquid chromatography analytical procedure as applied in the pharmaceutical industry. The course provides the student with the fundamental scientific underpinnings of the technique in preparation for application of HPLC in everyday practice for pharmaceutical quality control and assurance. The content of Module 1 includes the basic objectives of HPLC, theory and calculations including k prime and relative retention and system suitability requirements. Plan to spend approximately 60-90 minutes on this material.
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and calculations of the high performance liquid chromatography analytical procedure as applied in the pharmaceutical industry. This module covers equipment components, practical considerations, trouble-shooting and issues related to USP and HPLC such as definitions, types of tests and calculation of results for monographs. Plan to spend approximately 60-90 minutes on this material.
Complete Review of Chapter <797> Revisions On-Demand Recording
USP’s General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding─Sterile Preparations was significantly revised and became official in June 2008. Many professional organizations and state boards of pharmacy have directly or indirectly implemented the requirements set forth in this Chapter. Therefore, it is incumbent upon healthcare practitioners, and others who are involved in the practice of pharmaceutical compounding, to understand <797> requirements so it can be appropriately interpreted and implemented. This recording will provide a comprehensive review and understanding of the Chapter and give attendees the tools to help with implementing the standard. Approximately 90 minutes. Lectures provided by Mary Baker, Pharm .D. Senior Medical Manager, Hospira and Eric Kastango, MBA, President/CEO (Clinical IQ).
Disinfectant Cleansing and Garbing On-Demand Recording
Proper cleansing and garbing is critical for ensuring the sterility of compounded products. This course will cover the specific sections of <797> related to personal cleansing, standard operating procedures, and verification of compounding accuracy and sterility. Approximately 90 minutes. Lecture conducted by Keith. St. John, M.S., Director, Infection Prevention/Control & Occupational Health, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Don Filibeck, Pharm. D, National Director, Pharmacy Services, Critical Care Systems.
Environmental Monitoring Controls and Facility Design On-Demand Recording
Planning and designing a clean room for sterile compounding activities is challenging and requires architectural expertise and input. This course outlines the key issues involved with facility design and the placement of primary engineering controls. At the conclusion of the course, attendees should have a better understanding of environmental monitoring and sampling for viable and non-viable particles, and the types of assessments required. Attendees should also be able to understand the different facility design approaches in chapter <797>. Approximately 90 minutes. Lecture conducted by Jim Wagner, President, Controlled Environmental Consulting and Eric Kastango, MBA, President/CEO (Clinical IQ).
How to Develop an FCC Monograph On-Demand recording
This 90 minute seminar educates participants on the importance guidelines associated with the development and submission of an FCC monograph submission. Topics reviewed include the value of the FCC monograph and its role in the standards-creating process, the contents of an FCC monograph and/or revision and information on the submission process for new or revised FCC monographs. Upon registration the student will receive a link to download the recording. USP is pleased to provide this important material at the low price of $99. For questions, please write to pharmed@usp.org.
