Appropriate for Introduction to Pharmacy Technician courses Sterile Products for the Pharmacy Technician is a core title in Pearson Education's pharmacy technician educational list of books. This text has been developed and designed to ensure greater success for the pharmacy technician student. Sterile product preparation and aseptic technique are advanced skills for pharmacy technicians. While this training provides extended career opportunities, it is a challenging and precise skill to learn. This book, however, has been designed to guide the student through with ease, as each theory builds on those presented in earlier chapters. Plus! A companion student website, "MyHealthProfessionsKit ", is now available! Click here for a brief demonstration of this outstanding resource. The core features of this book include the following: Chapter introductions and summaries, which provide the student with a clearer understanding and rationale of the content being covered. Current, step-by-step instructions with color photographs of various aseptic techniques.

Workplace Wisdoms provide quick, highlighted tips and comments that replicate the advice of a seasoned IV technician. Profiles in Practice provide practical exercises that simulate real-world pharmacy problems or give students the additional information and resources. Chapter review questions provide a learning assessment for both students and instructors to assess concept comprehension. Appendix B, "Common Intravenous Medications," provides a current listing of common IV medications used in the United States. Drugs are categorized alphabetically by both generic name and trade name their use/classification is also provided. Appendix C, "Training and Validation Forms," provides documentation that students and instructors can use with lab practicums, skills analysis or, even certification programs. Appendix D, "Instructions for Left-Handed Personnel," provides tremendous value for those are left-handed or train individuals who are. Left-handed trainees have been frustrated trying to master aseptic technique for years, as all instructional material has been designed for a right-handed perspective.

Step-by-step photos showing left-handed procedures have been included for all baseline aseptic techniques.