Title: Demonstrate sterilization and sanitation procedures.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Incorporating Safety Procedures

Demonstration could include the following:

- Describing the methods of sterilization
- Identifying the methods of cleaning equipment and supplies
- Describing the methods for donning and removing PPE (e.g., gowns, masks, and gloves)
- Identifying the methods for assisting with a sterile procedure

See PTCB 3.1, 3.6 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 2.8 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between sterilization and sanitation?
- Why are both sterilization and sanitation important in the pharmacy setting?
- What equipment and supplies need to be cleaned by a pharmacy technician?
- When should a pharmacy technician need to wear PPE (i.e., gown, mask, and gloves)?
- When and how might a pharmacy technician assist with a sterile procedure?