Training Objectives
To develop basic understanding on the theoretical and practical aspects of aseptic dispensing practice and safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.

To acquire aseptic dispensing techniques for the preparation of sterile pharmaceuticals To obtain an overview of equipment and facilities requirements in cytotoxic drug reconstitution.

To be informed of policies and standard governing the practice.

Programme Duration
The program can be tailored to meet individual needs, depending on trainee’s requirement. Minimum duration for training is 2 weeks.

Programme Structure

	Aseptic Dispensing Skill
	Negative Pressure Technique
	Cytotoxic Reconstitution
	Safe Handling Issues
	Set-up, Standards and Guidelines
	Quality Assurance
	Emergency Management
	Disposal

Programme Fees
S$100.00 per day per participant
(excluding validation)

Teaching Methodology
Group discussion, workbook and practical sessions

Assessment
- Trainees will be assessed through their workbook and practical sessions.
- Aseptic technique validation test (for trainee already equip with basic skill only, each validation costs S$200.00)

Certification
A certificate of participation will be awarded to trainees.

Contact Information
Contact person: Lita Chew
Tel: 64368137/8139
Fax: 62202573
Email: phmcst@nccs.com.sg

Pharmacists collaborate with health care colleagues to initiate pharmacy practice research and drug use evaluation studies to promote rational drug therapy. Current emphasis in research includes practice guidelines, patient education, drug safety/monitoring, and issues in supportive care.

Pharmacists initiated collaborative research activities that started in 2007 includes,

• Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage in local ambulatory cancer patients
• Evaluating the use of AI and bisphosphonates in ambulatory cancer centre
• Rapid infusion rituximab: its tolerability and safety at an ambulatory cancer centre
• An evaluation on incidence and management of EGFR inhibitors associated dermatological toxicities
• An evaluation of hematopoietic growth factors utilization at a major cancer centre in Singapore
• Cetuximab-induced hypomagnesemia: A study on incidence, risk factors and symptom management
• Safe handling of oral anti-cancer drugs in NCC: Perspective from patients
• Identification of failure in chemotherapy preparation using FMEA