A1: The in-person IV certification training provides 40 CE credits for Pharmacy techs & 20 CE credits for Pharmacists and is held in the following states and cities.
FLORIDA - In Orlando.
TEXAS - In Dallas.
Both in-person and experiential virtual hybrid certification programs provide CE credits and certification and are self-paced.
*The price shown on this website for the virtual hybrid/In-person IV certification courses is for the official certification exam and processing fee.
However, the mandatory training manual and training supplies must be purchased separately, costing $314 + tax (if applicable).
URLS for purchasing the manual and training supplies are sent in the welcome email after registration and payment for the virtual hybrid/in-person/CSPT program(s) from this website.
Through a separate program, the experiential VIRTUAL HYBRID program also grants 20 CE credits for Pharmacists and 40 CE credits for Pharmacy techs.
35.5 Hr CE course - Sterile compounding for Pharmacy Technicians
It is self-paced, includes hands-on practice, and grants 30.5 CE credits to be self-claimed on PTCB. It is didactic and knowledge-based. Upon passing a final exam, a certificate of completion and a statement of CE credit for Pharmacy technicians will be emailed.
Updated didactic sterile compounding course for Pharmacists
It does not currently provide sterile compounding certification or CE credits. Still, it does provide a certificate of completion and is popular with Pharmacists who want a refresher course or a guide to study for the BCSCP pharmacist exam. It provides enough information to give you confidence when applying for sterile compounding jobs.
The course goes beyond the basics and will help sterile compounding personnel and Pharmacy managers because it touches on certain managerial aspects of sterile compounding, such as documentation requirements, QA, etc.
**NEW—We now offer a PTCB-approved CSPT training program. Participants receive a certificate of completion and 30.5-hour CE credits. They can self-claim on PTCB. The program also includes hands-on training.
Q2: Are there any other costs associated with the in-person and experiential virtual hybrid program beyond the price shown at checkout?
A2: Yes. The required training manual and supplies must be purchased separately ($314) + Tax (if applicable).
Q3: Are the official exam certification and processing fees included or anything else?
A3: Yes. Free 6-month access to supplementary sterile compounding content includes a practice competency test to prepare for the official exam, hands-on lab assignments, video demonstrations, and compounding content. Also, for a limited time, receive free access to our sterile compounding AI course tutor for 3 months while enrolled in the program to have your IV compounding and math questions answered instantly, 24/7.
Q4: Will I get an officially recognized certificate?
A4: Yes. After completing the IV certification program, including the home study and practical portions of the certification courses and completing the final evaluation AND after passing the certification exam with a 75% or better score. The same applies to the other courses offered on the website.
Q5: What topics does the home infusion course cover?
A5: Please click here to view sample topics covered in the course.
Q6: Can you tell me what the EHR portal includes? (Discontinued temporarily)
A6: The EHR portal contains exercises to solidify your knowledge of sterile compounding and home infusion courses. The exercises range from basic to advanced, such as...
- Reviewing patient charts to determine the appropriateness of prescribed therapy
- Order entry of IV and PO medications to a patient's chart
- Discontinuing medications
- Updating allergies
- Processing a home infusion Rx that enables you to use critical thinking skills
- Looking up drug information to determine which monitoring parameters should be taken into account
- Determining whether a particular medication requires a patient assessment
- And more...enhance your critical thinking skills.
Q7: What’s the difference between sterile products training for certification and sterile compounding and IV compounding certification training?
A7: Sterile products training for certification, sterile compounding certification, and IV compounding certification are different terms for the same training, which essentially includes training and certification for USP 797.
Q8: Is this certification valid in all states that require IV certification?
A8: YES. Because it is a national certification from an ACPE-accredited institution with a didactic and hands-on portion, it would generally be valid in all states that require Pharmacists and Techs to be IV certified. The PTCB recognizes the 35.5 hr pharmacy technician sterile compounding and CSPT course.
Q9: I am a pharmacy employer, so how do I certify my pharmacists and techs in bulk?
A9: Please get in touch with us to discuss your needs.
Q10: What sort of training can I expect?
A10: The IV certification program strictly focuses on sterile compounding, and the bulk of the knowledge gained is from home study, which includes. Same for the 35.5 hr and CSPT course.
- Reviewing the free supplementary online course you can access, reviewing the certification textbook/manual, and attempting all the quizzes.
- Completing all the hands-on training.
- Completing the practice lab assignments.
- Successfully passing the final evaluation.
- Successfully passing the final certification exam.
Q11: What is the address of the in-person program and the next available date?
A11: See #13 below. Our in-person program evaluation may be in a group setting or conducted one-on-one. After you've completed the online portion of the course, you will let us know, and we will send you further information regarding the evaluation at that time.
The evaluation with an instructor would be at a location closest to you and the instructor. There are no fixed dates for the evaluation UNLESS it will be conducted in a group setting, in which case you would be notified via email or check the website for upcoming dates.
The evaluation will be scheduled when you're ready for it and after you complete the home study portion (manual review and/or supplementary course review), hands-on lab assignments, etc. More information will be sent after you enroll.
Q12: Does the course expire?
A12: All courses (free and supplementary or not) that can be accessed online expire 6 months from enrollment. Extending a course beyond 6 months costs $49/month.
The certification courses that include a manual expire 12 months from the date of enrollment, but the online free access still expires 6 months from the date of enrollment. The fee is $49/month to extend it beyond 12 months.
Q13: Do you accept international students and ship internationally?
A13: Yes, but we do not ship to all countries. Please contact us before placing an order. Remember that an extra shipping charge will be assessed based on the country, and there may be other costs and requirements.
Q14: What are the locations for the final evaluation in Dallas?
A14: At your compounding facility, and only if you don't currently work in sterile compounding, at the locations below. However, the locations may be subject to change based on various factors, but you will be notified if that's the case.
Dallas: 211 North Ervay Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Q15: How quickly can this course be completed?
A15: If you have prior experience or work in a sterile compounding facility, you can complete it in less than 3 weeks, depending on how much time you can dedicate.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch with me at...mayur @ ivcompoundingtraining.com