<p>Covering aseptic technique and how to prepare sterile products, <b>Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians</b> ensures safety, accuracy, and correctness of medications. Reflecting American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) competencies, this comprehensive book provides principles and guidelines, laboratory exercises, and hands-on practice with actual institutional orders. Written by expert pharmacy technician educator Karen Davis, <b>Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians</b> also provides checklists that map to ASHP competencies!</p><br><br><ul><li><b>Complete coverage of USP <797> guidelines, basic aseptic manipulations, and working with IVs</b> prepares you for institutional externships and for practice.</li> <p><li><b>Unique! ASHP competency checklists</b> allow accurate documentation of competencies.</li> <p><li><b>Lab activities</b> allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab.</li> <p><li><b><i>Tech Notes</i></b> provide hints that you can use on the job.</li> <p><li><b><i>Tech Alerts</i></b> provide safety warnings and help you avoid common errors.</li> <p><li><b>Guidelines and objectives</b> are consistent with the ASHP Model Curriculum for Technician Training.</li> <p><li><b>Student resources on an Evolve companion website</b> help you review and apply what you have learned with quizzes, syringe calculations, and critical thinking exercises.</li> </ul>