Concepts In Sterile Preparations And Aseptic Technique

Dr. Ochoa attended Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Genetics. She then attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, where she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Following graduation, Dr. Ochoa completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at the University of Texas Health Center in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Ochoa’s professional experience includes working as a clinical pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy intern in various hospital settings. She underwent training as a pharmacy technician for compounding of sterile preparations, including chemotherapy, and performed aseptic parenteral compounding thereafter. Dr. Ochoa has assisted in training pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and pharmacists as it relates to sterile compounding. She is a team member of the Sterile Compounding course, teaching both in laboratory and didactic portions of the course. She continues to provide education through the delivery of a Sterile Preparations Certification course and other continuing education in the field of sterile compounding for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Dr. Ochoa currently practices as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting. Dr. Vega attended West Texas A & M where he earned a degree in Biochemistry. His education extended to include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. He completed post-graduate residency training at the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler. Dr. Vega worked in the community setting as a pharmacy technician, followed by professional experience as both a clinical and hospital pharmacist. He is involved in the training of pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists in the area of sterile compounding. His involvement in providing education also includes the development and delivery of continuing education for sterile compounding, as well a Sterile Preparations Certification course for pharmacists. Dr. Vega serves as the course team leader for the Sterile Compounding course in which didactic and laboratory experiences provide education to pharmacy students. He currently practices as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting.