Introduction to the Theory and Techniques Preparatory to Oncology Admixing

Overview

This intensive two-day short course provides a critical foundation for healthcare professionals involved in the preparation of oncology medication. Designed to align with regulatory and safety standards, the course introduces participants to the essential principles and practices of aseptic technique, with a particular focus on handling chemotherapy agents. Through a combination of 8 hours of lectures and 6 hours of practical training, students explore sterile preparation requirements, laminar airflow cabinet use, safe drug reconstitution, and intravenous admixture techniques. Additional content covers administration systems, waste disposal, spill control, quality control, and accurate documentation of critical processes. Participants gain hands-on experience in gowning, scrubbing, and preparing laminar flow hoods while building awareness of safety protocols in oncology pharmacy. The course is ideal for pharmacists, pharmacist interns, nurses, doctors, and post-basic pharmacist assistants who are authorised to handle oncology products within their scope of practice. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.

Duration

2 Days

Format

8 hours of lectures + 6 hours of practical sessions

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