Certificate in Aseptic Dispensing for Pharmacy Staff

The programme objectives of Certificate in Aseptic Dispensing for Pharmacy Staff are to: 

(1) provide learners with profession-specific knowledge and skills in aseptic dispensing, together with the theory and principles of clean room design and standard operating procedure of equipment;

(2) equip learners with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, at professional level, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application; and

(3) develop a responsible and respectful attitude, a sense of accountability, sustainability and professional ethics to place the well-being of patients as the foremost priority in dispensing workplace practice.

On completion of the programme, learners will be able to:

(a) conduct preparatory tasks for aseptic dispensing and clean room operation;

(b) perform aseptic dispensing skills in preparation of both biohazard and non-biohazard parenteral products; and

(c) apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in aseptic dispensing, and the integration of theory with practice, so as to apply these principles more widely within a dispensing context.

Venue: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan) or Approved Designated Venue

Hourly breakdown of contents:

- Theory and practice of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (8 hours)

Assessment items and their weightings:

- Continuous Assessment 100% (Assignment, Test, Workshop, etc)