What courses does the College recommend or approve for personnel training and skills assessment?

Refer to Section 5.2, Table 1, Table 2, Checklist 1 and Table 8.4 of the NAPRA Guidance Document for Pharmacy Compounding of Non-sterile Preparations. 

There is no requirement in the College-adopted NAPRA Non-Sterile Compounding Standards for personnel to complete a formal, accredited or third-party training program. The pharmacy manager/department head (or designated non-sterile compounding supervisor) may choose to develop their own training tools and assessment program to suit their specific needs. The intended outcome is that the expertise of personnel responsible for compounding must be commensurate with their assigned duties. 

The potential need for training and routine assessment is not limited to the compounding processes or technique; personnel must also be educated on policies and procedures, such as those related to attire, personal protective equipment, cleaning, and conduct. 

Refer to Table 8.4 of the Guidance Document for an overview of training topics for each Level (A, B or C), as well as the specific sections relevant to the type of personnel or preparation. 

• Checklist 1: Skills assessment checklist for compounding process 

• Table 1: Elements to cover in training of compounding personnel 

• Table 2: Elements to cover in training of cleaning personnel 

• Table 3: Examples of policies and procedures 

For registrants interested in exploring external courses, the College provides a listing of continuing education resources. Please note the listings are not exhaustive, and inclusion of a course is not to be construed as an endorsement.