The sterilization course covers the entire range of sterilization processes utilized in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Sterilization methods, validation practices and related subjects to be covered include: Prerequisites for Sterilization; Microbiology of Sterilization; Use of Biological Indicators; Steam sterilization; Terminal Sterilization using Steam; Dry heat sterilization and depyrogenation; Gas, sterilization, Radiation sterilization; Filtration sterilization.
The course aims to review the quality assurance aspects in the manufacture and control of sterile products and to describe the requirements for routine monitoring and control of sterilization.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
A. Knowledge and understanding:
A.1. Recognize the various sterilization methods available in the pharmaceutical industry.
A.2. List the advantages and disadvantages of each sterilization method.
A.3. Identify the factors that affect the final quality of a sterilized dosage forms.
A.4. Describe the packaging materials used in parenteral and ophthalmic prepation and their limitations in each sterilization method.
B- Intellectual skills:
B.1. Demonstrate the pharmaceutical skills necessary for the sterilization of different pharmaceutical dosage forms.
B.2. Evaluate how the quality of the sterilized products is affected by changes in the sterilization method.
C- Professional Skills:
C.1. Select an appropriate sterilization method for a specific product.
C.2. Perform and prepare a sterilized product in a hospital setting.
D- General and transferable skills:
D.1. Perform online computer searching.
D.2. Work cooperatively in a team on projects.
D.3. Learn how to use external and supplementary references to explore in depth a given topic.
D.4. Communicate- by presentation- scientific information to other healthcare professionals.
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