Title: Describe the general principles of asepsis.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Incorporating Safety Procedures

Description should include

- the definition of asepsis
- guidelines for hand washing
- the medical aseptic technique and its use in pharmacies
- the primary methods of disinfection and sterilization
- the importance of cleaning equipment, supplies, work areas, and client areas.

See ASHP 2.8.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it mandatory for pharmacy staff to wash their hands often during the workday?
- Why is it important to keep public and behind-the-scenes work surfaces always clean?
- Why is it important for pharmacy staff to use the aseptic technique in various pharmacy processes?
- How can some processes in pharmacy settings where the aseptic technique is critical be described?
- What types of protective clothing are required in an aseptic pharmacy environment and in other types of pharmacy environments?
- What role does protective clothing play in the pharmacy environment?
- When would it be important to wear protective clothing in other types of pharmacy environments?