Sterile Non-Hazardous & Hazardous Compounding Certification

Build the confidence to compound safely—and demonstrate competency.

Gain hands-on experience with USP <797> and USP <800> through immersive cleanroom training designed to strengthen competency, support compliance, and improve patient safety.

November 3–5, 2026

$2,195

Hands-on training built for today’s compounding environment

Sterile compounding competency is built through practice.

ACHC’s Sterile Non-Hazardous & Hazardous Compounding Certification combines structured pre-course education with immersive, in-person training in a simulated cleanroom. Participants practice real-world techniques, complete documented competency assessments, and earn certification by successfully passing both written and hands-on evaluations.

See the training in action.

Designed For

  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacists-in-Charge
  • Branch Managers (including non-pharmacists)
  • Compliance Leaders
  • Quality Managers

Why Attend

  • Practice real-world compounding techniques in a simulated cleanroom.
  • Apply USP <797> and USP <800> requirements.
  • Learn from experienced pharmacists & ACHC Surveyors.
  • Take home a printed course workbook and resources.
  • Earn a certificate upon successful completion.

 

 

Sterile Non-Hazardous & Hazardous
Compounding Certification

Three days of immersive instruction, hands-on cleanroom training, competency assessment, and certification upon successful completion.

$2,195

Agenda

Times are subject to change.

Day 1 – Tuesday, November 3

8 AM – 8:30 AM: Welcome, Breakfast, Housekeeping, Agenda & Learning Objectives

8:30 AM – 9 AM: USP <797> Overview and Designated Person

9 AM – 9:30 AM: Training and Competencies

9:30 AM – 11 AM: Hand Hygiene, Garbing, and Gloving

11 AM – noon: Primary Engineering Controls

noon – 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM – 2 PM: Cleaning and Disinfecting Primary Engineering Controls and Secondary Engineering Controls

2 PM – 3:30 PM: Aseptic Technique-Part 1 (Ampules, Liquid Vials, Syringes, Minibags)

3:30 PM – 5 PM: Visual Inspection, Labeling, and BUDs

Day 2 – Wednesday, November 4

8 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast, Agenda & Learning Objectives

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Aseptic Technique

  • Reconstituting
  • Sterilization by Filtration
    • Bubble Point Filter Integrity Testing
  • Elastomeric Homepumps

10:30 – 11 AM: Special Compounding Considerations

  • Pediatrics
  • Controlled Substances/Pain Management
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition
  • Inotrope Therapy

11 AM – noon: Environmental Monitoring

noon – 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Documentation

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Fun Games and Hands-On Activities

2:30 PM – 5 PM: Didactic Final Examination and Competency Assessments

Day 3 – Thursday, November 5

8 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast, Agenda & Learning Objectives

8:30 AM – 9 AM: General Overview of USP <800>, Designated Person Responsibilities, Hazardous Drug List, and Assessment of Risk

9 AM – 10 AM: Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment

10 AM – 11 AM: Facility Design, Deactivation and Decontamination

11 AM – 12:30 PM: Aseptic Technique

  • Negative-Pressure Technique
  • Closed-System Transfer Devices

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Spill Management, Hazardous Drug Waste, Environmental Wipe Sampling and Medical Surveillance

2:30 PM – 5 PM: Hazardous Drug Handling Final Examination and Competency Assessments

Meet the Instructors

Karen Spano, RPh
ACHCU Pharmacy Educator

Karen is a licensed pharmacist with extensive leadership experience in infusion and specialty pharmacy, guiding organizations of all sizes through accreditation and regulatory inspections.

Tammy Blady, RPh
ACHC Corporate Pharmacy Surveyor

Tammy brings 35+ years of pharmacy experience, with deep expertise in sterile compounding and hospital and long-term care operations, quality, and patient safety.

Kevn McNamara, PharmD
ACHC Pharmacy Surveyor

Kevn brings experience on both sides of accreditation, combining her work as an ACHC Surveyor with hands-on experience in specialty and home infusion pharmacy.

Hotel Information

Preferred hotel options are available for attendees.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/ Research Triangle Park

 Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Durham Airport