Micro-credential in Aseptic Handling of Drugs in Clinical Practice

Aseptic handling is fundamental to ensuring the safety of drug treatments administered to patients in a hospital setting. This process involves rigorous
techniques aimed at preventing contamination of medications, especially those
administered parenterally. Aseptic preparation ensures that medications are handled under controlled conditions, protecting patients from potential infections and preserving the integrity of the medications. Furthermore, aseptic handling is essential for personalizing treatment, allowing doses to be adjusted according to each patient’s specific needs, which contributes to improved quality of care and reduced risk of complications.

Students in the 4th year of the Pharmacy Degree Course at the Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra (ESTeSC-IPC), as well as holders of the Pharmacy degree who are master’s degree students taught by ESTeSC-IPC, can apply for this micro-credential.

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This course will enable trainees to:
•Intervene technically and scientifically in terms of hospital pharmaceutical technology, in the dimensions of quality, safety and efficacy in the handling and preparation of galenic formulations.
•Identify the skills and procedures of aseptic techniques that underline international guidelines applied to quality in all phases of handling sterile medicines.