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Feb. 2-5, 2027 course only. Both registrants must attend the Feb. class date. Space is limited! Offer ends Dec. 11, 2026.
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Applies to April 6-9, June 22-25, Sept. 21-24 and Nov. 2-5 courses only. Both registrants must attend the same class date.
Summary
Master compounding essentials in this foundational, ACPE-accredited certificate program. CORE Compounding Training is a must-attend program for new hires, those new to the field and pharmacy teams looking to standardize lab skills and workflow.
The hands-on course takes place in a state-of-the-art lab equipped with 4-foot NuAire® hoods and industry-standard tools. Led by pharmacists and technicians with real-world experience, the 4-day course also includes classroom instruction and clinical lectures.
This certificate program goes beyond the basics to help you build specialized, hands-on competencies that set you and your pharmacy apart in the industry. Completion of interactive, engaging home study pre-work on foundational concepts in compounding is required prior to attendance.
CE = 35 Hours TOTAL
What’s covered:
- USP 795 and 800 overviews
- Formulation considerations in compounding
- Quality assurance, quality control and workflow resources and tools
- Clinical niches in compounding, such as HRT, veterinary, dermatology and more
- Calculations and SOPs
Laboratory compounding sessions include:
- Topical and permeation-enhancing creams
- Suppositories and rectal rockets
- Capsules and suspensions
- Lollipops and troches
- And many more dosage forms
- Equipment covered: EXAKT® Ointment Mill, Electronic Mortar & Pestle (EMP), Jaansun® Capsule Machine and more
- Instructors also observe gowning, hand washing and workflow technique within the powder containment enclosure.
Pricing
| Member Price |
| $3,595 BOGO OFFER |
| Buy 1 Registration, Get 1 Registration 50% OFF to the Same Course Date! |
Agenda
| Day 1 | |
| 7:30 AM | Buses Depart Houston Marriott Sugar Land Hotel for PCCA |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome and Opening Announcements |
| 8:30 AM | Presentation: USP 795 Nonsterile Compounding (CE) |
| 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:45 AM | Lab: Introduction to Compounding, Gowning, Cleaning, Equipment (CE) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM | Formula Fundamentals and Purposes of Ingredients |
| 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM | Lab: Troches, Topicals, Vaginal Preparation Compounding (CE) |
| 4:15 PM | Break |
| 4:30 PM | Maximizing Your Use of the PCCA Members-Only Website |
| 5:00 PM | Reception and Networking |
| 5:45 PM | Adjourn/Buses Depart PCCA for Hotel |
| Day 2 | |
| 7:30 AM | Buses Depart Houston Marriott Sugar Land Hotel for PCCA |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome/Wellness Works Presentation |
| 8:10 AM | Calculations Workshop (CE) |
| 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:45 AM | Lab: Lollipops, Rectal Rockets Compounding (CE) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM | Lab: Capsule Machine, Capsules Compounding (CE) |
| 4:10 PM | Break |
| 4:20 PM | SOPs and Required USP Documentation (CE) |
| 5:15 PM | Adjourn/Buses Depart PCCA for Hotel |
| Day 3 | |
| 7:30 AM | Buses Depart Houston Marriott Sugar Land Hotel for PCCA |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome |
| 8:05 AM | Quality Control: Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning, Final Verification Process (CE) |
| 8:25 AM | Dosage Form Unmolding and Packaging (CE) |
| 8:55 AM | Break |
| 9:10 AM | Lab: Nasal Spray, Oral Suspension Compounding |
| 11:00 AM | Presentation: Dermatology Compounding Ideas (CE) |
| 11:45 AM | How It All Started — History of PCCA |
| 12:00 PM | Tour |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM | USP 800 Compounding with Hazardous Drugs Presentation (CE) |
| 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM | Lab: HD Compounding (CE) |
| 4:15 AM | Break |
| 4:30 PM | What's Hot and New in Compounding Presentation |
| 5:00 PM | Advocating for Our Industry & Introduction to RISE Institute for Compounding |
| 5:30 PM | Adjourn/Buses Depart PCCA for Hotel |
| Day 4 | |
| 7:30 AM | Buses Depart Houston Marriott Sugar Land Hotel for PCCA |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome |
| 8:05 AM | Veterinary Compounding Presentation |
| 8:50 AM | Break |
| 9:00 AM | Lab: Device Calibration, Skill Set Practice and Compounding On Your Own (CE) |
| 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM | HRT Clinical Compounding Presentation |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 AM | Presentation: Role of the Designated Person |
| 1:00 PM | Formulations and Compounding Pearls Presentation |
| 1:45 PM | AI and Pharmacy Workflow |
| 2:00 PM | Building Your Marketing and Sales Plan & Implementing What You Learned |
| 2:15 PM | Wrap-Up, Evaluations, CE Information |
| 2:30 PM | Adjourn/Buses Depart PCCA for Hotel |
Speakers & Lab Instructors
Accommodations
Houston Marriott Sugar Land
16090 City Walk
Sugar Land, Texas 77479-2971
USA
281.275.8400
Click the appropriate link below to book your reservation online.
- February 2-5, 2027
- Hotel cutoff date: Monday, January 11, 2027
- April 6-9, 2027 — Coming Soon
- June 22-25, 2027 — Coming Soon
- September 21-24, 2027 — Coming Soon
- November 2-5, 2027 — Coming Soon
PCCA Rate: $169/night
Attendees are responsible for roundtrip transportation to/from the airport. PCCA will provide transportation to/from the hotel and PCCA facility each day of training.