SCAT

Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Course (SCAT)

The IV Certificate Program provides comprehensive sterile compounding and aseptic technique training. This course provides hybrid instruction that consists of 12.0 hours of online coursework, 8.0 hours for exams, and 20.0 hours of live (hands-on) skills training and competency testing (Total: 40.0 contact hours and 4.0 CEUs). The course textbook is required for this course. A printable certificate and CEU credit will be award upon successful completion of course requirements, including documentation of training hours and evaluation of CPE Activity.

2026 Course Calendar

Date(s) Course Date Time Location Register

Live Component – 20.0 hrs Hands-On

August 2026

08/07 – 08/15 SCAT 57452 362 8/15 – 8/16 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

08/14 – 08/23 SCAT 57674 150 8/23 – 8/23 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

08/21 – 08/30 SCAT 57675 151 8/29 – 8/30 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

08/28 – 09/6 SCAT 57676 152 9/5 – 9/6 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

September 2026

09/04 – 09/13 SCAT 57678 154 9/12 – 9/13 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

09/11 – 09/20 SCAT 57679 155 9/19 – 9/20 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

09/18 – 09/27 SCAT 57680 156 9/26 – 9/27 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

09/25 – 10/4 SCAT 57681 157 10/3 – 10/4 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

October 2026

10/02 – 10/11 SCAT 57682 158 10/10 – 10/11 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

10/09 – 10/18 SCAT 57683 159 10/17 – 10/18 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

10/16 – 10/25 SCAT 57684 160 10/24 – 10/25 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

10/23 – 11/01 SCAT 57686 161 10/31 – 11/01 7:00 am – 6 pm Houston, TX Register

Course Title: Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique (SCAT)

Section Contact Hours: 40 hours (12.0 hours of online coursework, 8.0 hours for exams, and 20.0 hours of live (hands-on) skills training and competency testing)

Instructor: Omar, Shaneela

Location: Hybrid; on-site/off-site

Textbook: Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique, Second Edition; EMC- Paradigm Publishing; ISBN: 9798385125364

Description: This course is designed to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in sterile compounding and aseptic technique procedures based on current USP<797> requirements. The course requires comprehensive training that consists of hybrid (online/in-class) instruction, live two day training and competency testing. This includes, but is not limited to: reading and video viewing, on-line home study assignments, quizzes, and two written exams and two lab exams. Hands-on training includes: aseptic garbing and hand washing, hood cleaning, large and small volume parenteral preparation, ampule preparation, etc. Review Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

Prerequisites: Certified (PTCB) pharmacy technician and/or registered pharmacy technician/pharmacy technician trainee; or registered pharmacist/pharmacy intern; or be enrolled in or have completed an ACPE Accredited or ASHP/ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Technician program; or have a minimum of six months of pharmacy experience. Preferred: one or more years of sterile compounding experience.

Technology Requirement / Skills

Minimum Technology Requirements

Access to Internet, a reliable computer or IPad with webcam Microsoft Office (or similar)

Minimum Technical Skills

Before registration, review the required Technical Standards and Essential Functions.

Communicate via email including sending attachments
Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Google Chrome
Use office applications such as Microsoft Office (or similar) to create documents
Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to a classroom website
Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files
Have easy access to the Internet
Review Technical Standards and Essential Functions before registering for the course.

Payment Methods

Payments must be made at the time of registration. We accept cash, checks, money orders and credit cards (American Express, Visa, Master Card, and Discover).

Please Note: It is recommended that you arrive to the training facility 30 minutes early. Class time does not reflect examination schedule. Coffee, soft drinks and breakfast snacks will be available. Scrubs are required. Please no jewelry, open-toed shoes, nail polish or artificial nails.

All courses, dates, instructors, and costs are subject to change without notice. Course listings are not a guarantee that the course will be offered as scheduled, courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. Please contact us for a complete description of the GHAI’s refund policy.

The Austin Community College Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.