Students will be introduced to the theory and principles of preparing sterile products. Students will explore septic principles, clean room concepts, aseptic technique, Central Intravenous Admixture (CIVA) programs and quality assurance procedures. During the lab portion of the course, students will develop the technical skills required to prepare sterile products, including hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. Standards for compounding sterile products
- 2. Parenteral drugs and solutions
- 3. Aseptic environment
- 4. Aseptic technique
- 5. Standards for compounding hazardous drugs
- 6. CIVA Programs
- 7. Quality Assurance
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42338 |
January 5, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42678 |
January 5, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70299 |
September 8, 2026 to December 11, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.