Compounding Training and Skills Assessment

New Staff Procedure

All staff involved in non-sterile compounding must complete formal training prior to independently performing compounding activities.

This training includes completion of an accredited external compounding program, Xenex Labs: COMPOUNDING COURSE – NAPRA (PHARMACIST / NON-PHARMACIST and assessment of competency by the Designated Manager using the checklist below. Cost of training will be covered the Akron Pharmacy. Please contact Designated Manager for more information.

Completed forms can be found in Dropbox/Akron/Documentation/Compounding Documents/Skill Assessment Forms

Skill Assessment

A. Frequency

  • At least annually
  • Also:
    • When a new compound type is introduced
    • After a compounding error
    • After extended absence

B. Assessment Methods

  • Direct observation of compounding
  • Review of documentation/logs
  • Review of cleaning and safety procedures

C. Documentation

Completed form to be found in Dropbox/Akron/Documentation/Compounding Documents/Skill Assessment Forms

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