Title: Describe standard precautions and infectious disease control measures.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Incorporating Safety Procedures

Description should include the following:

- Explanation of the nature and importance of standard precautions
- Identification of appropriate precautions (e.g., use of personal protective equipment [PPE], such as gloves and masks; use of equipment to reduce hazards [e.g., sharps-disposal containers and ventilation hoods]; use of work practice controls to limit exposure [e.g., hand washing and handling of sharps])
- Identification of microorganisms that produce diseases in humans and ways these microorganisms are spread
- Identification of illnesses related to infections (e.g., AIDS, hepatitis B and C)
- Description of the conditions that promote bacterial growth and reproduction
- Demonstration of the use of standard precautions
- Description of infectious disease control measures (e.g., asepsis, PPE, hand washing)
- Demonstration of infectious disease control measures

See PTCB 2.11, 3.1 (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:

- Why are standard precautions important in the pharmacy environment?
- What precautions and control measures can help prevent the spread of AIDS and hepatitis B and C?
- Why are infectious disease controls critical in the pharmacy environment?