USP Chapter 797: Allergen Extract Compounding Training Module

The final USP Chapter 797 standards for sterile compounding, including standards specifically for physician in-office compounding of allergen extracts in allergy practices, have been released. These standards were established to ensure safe treatment of an allergy clinic's patients.

This training module guides allergy practices toward achieving and maintaining compliance through detailed explanations of the standards regarding their facility, personnel qualifications, and documentation ahead of the updated implementation date.

To complete the training module, click the red 'Begin' button.

Target Audience

  • Allergist/immunologists
  • Fellows-in-Training
  • Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants and Other Allied Health Professionals
  • Practice Managers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Assess the compliance of their clinic’s compounding space
  2. Describe the changes the clinic will need to make to personnel training practices
  3. Identify the documentation the clinic will need to begin keeping to demonstrate compliance
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
07/13/2019
Course expires: 
08/01/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Content Authors
Tessie Adams, CMPE
Coastal Allergy & Asthma PC
Relevant Relationships: None

Cheryl K. Bernstein, RN BSN CCRC
Bernstein Clinical Research Center, LLC 
Relevant Relationships: ALK: Consultant, Education

Helen B. Combs
Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center
Relevant Relationships: None

David A. Khan, MD FAAAAI
University of Texas SW Medical Center
Relevant Relationships: None

Ellen Price, MA
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Relevant Relationships: None

    

Content Reviewers
Kim Mudd, RN MSN CCRP
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Relevant relationships: None

Andrew W. Murphy, MD FAAAAI
Asthma, Allergy and Sinus Center, West Chester, PA
Relevant relationships: None

Kevin Parks, MD FAAAAI
AAC/CRI of Southern Oregon, Medford, OR
Relevant relationships: None

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Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement 
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 0.50 Contact Hours.

Credit Claiming Period 
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on July 12, 2022. Requests to claim credit on or after July 12, 2022 will be denied.

Medium and Method of Physician Participation
Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
  2. Review the information in the Faculty and Accreditation tabs.
  3. Click Begin from the Overview or Register tab.
  4. Complete the training module.
  5. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
  6. Claim your credits. 
  7. Print or save your CME certificate.

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Available Credit

  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.

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