Describe Cleaning, Preventive Maintenance and Storage of Apparatus, Containers and Closures
Session 5: Describe Cleaning, Preventive Maintenance and
Storage of Apparatus, Containers and Closures
used in Compounding
Total Session Time: 120 minutes + 6 hours of Practice
Prerequisites
Students Learning Tasks
By the end of this session students are expected to be able to:
Resources Needed:
SESSION OVERVIEW
Activity/
Step Time Content
Method
1 05 minutes Presentation Introduction, Learning Tasks
25 minutes Presentation Proper Cleaning of Apparatus, Containers and
2 Closures
Demonstration
35 minutes Presentation Preventive Maintenance of Apparatus,
3 Containers and Closures
Demonstration
35 minutes Presentation Storage of Apparatus Used in Compounding,
4 Demonstration Containers and Closures
5 10 minutes Presentation Key Points
6 10 minutes Presentation Evaluation
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SESSION CONTENTS
STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes)
READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify
ASK students if they have any questions before continuing
STEP 2: Proper Cleaning of Apparatus, Containers and Closures (35
Minutes)
compounding:
o Beaker
o Measuring cylinders
o Pipette
o Mortar and pestle
o Thermometer
o Stirring rod
o Spatula (stainless steel or plastic)
o Sucker / rubber tit
o Evaporating dish
o Fluted/ Plain amber containers and closures
o Fluted/ Plain colorless container and closures
o Ointment jars and closures
o Dropper bottle
water to prevent deposits drying up, as this makes them more difficult to remove
Most items only need to be soaked for about 30 minutes to remove debris before disinfection
or sterilising.
as this can damage them.
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Activity: Demonstration (20 minutes)
DIVIDE students in small manageable groups.
PREPARE apparatus, containers and closures needed for demonstration
POSITION students so that everyone can see and hear
REVIEW steps of that skill with students using a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) if any
REFER students to the SOP of conducting cleaning of apparatus, containers and
closures
DEMONSTRATE the procedure of conducting cleaning of the apparatus, containers and
closures
ALLOW one student from each group to do a return demonstration and let others comment on it
CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below
INFORM the students that “every student will practice in the laboratory under supervision until
is competent”
STEP 3: Preventive Maintenance of Apparatus, Containers and Closures (25
minutes)
Preventive Maintenance
out by trained technicians, to check apparatus performance and replace parts.
Maintenance can double the life time of apparatus and reduce breakdowns.
manufacturer‟s instructions/ recommendation
apparatus, containers and closures, checking for damage and reporting any defects.
Important care and maintenance tasks include:
o Keeping all items clean and dry.
o Pipette, test tubes, containers and measuring cylinders are stored while they are in
upside down position.
o Protecting items from dust and dirt after use by keeping them covered.
o Switching off and unplugging items when they are not in use.
o Storing items properly when they are not in use, e.g. thermometer in their case
and other glass ware
o Replacing lost, worn, cracked or broken parts, e.g. measuring cylinders, beakers,
stirring rods, mortar and pestle.
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instructions near the equipment.
Activity: Demonstration (20 minutes)
DIVIDE students in small manageable groups.
PREPARE apparatus needed for demonstration
POSITION students so that everyone can see and hear
REVIEW steps of that skill with students using a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) if
any
REFER students to the SOP of conducting preventive maintenance of apparatus,
containers and closures
DEMONSTRATE the procedure of conducting preventive maintenance of apparatus,
containers and closures
ALLOW one student from each group to do a return demonstration and let others comment
on it
CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE the procedures for cleaning
INFORM the students that “every student will practice in the laboratory under supervision
until is competent”
STEP 4: Storage of Apparatus, Containers and Closures Used in
Compounding (25 minutes)
issued when needed.
instructions. Proper storage conditions are important to protect apparatus, containers and
closures from damage
o Secure
o Clean
o Free from pests
o Dry
o Not too hot or cold
o Well ventilated
o Not exposed to direct sunlight
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the supplies, keeping the keys and locking the store. Appoint someone else to be in
charge when the person normally responsible is away.
windows, put up curtains to keep out direct sunlight. Keep a thermometer in the store
room and monitor the temperature daily. If the store room is too hot or poorly ventilated,
improve air circulation by installing a fan or perforated airbrick.
example, instructions to protect from excessive heat mean store below 25-30°C. Standard
storage temperatures for different instructions are provided.
Activity: Demonstration (20 minutes)
DIVIDE students in small manageable groups.
PREPARE apparatus, containers and closures needed for demonstration
POSITION students so that everyone can see and hear
REVIEW steps of that skill with students using a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) if
any
REFER students to the SOP of conducting storage of apparatus, containers and
closures
DEMONSTRATE the procedure of storage of apparatus, containers and closures using
manufacturer‟s instructions
ALLOW one student from each group to do a return demonstration and let others comment
on it
CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE the general procedures for cleaning
INFORM the students that “every student will practice in the laboratory under supervision
until is competent”
STEP 6: Key Points (5 minutes)
Cleaning
drying up, as this makes them more difficult to remove
Use clean and general purpose detergent water for reusable plastic, glass, or metal items.
Preventive maintenance
instruction and should be carried out by trained technicians.
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Pharmaceutical personnel play an essential role in routine care and maintenance of
apparatus, containers and closures, checking for damage and reporting any defects.
Storage
issued when needed.
instructions. Proper storage conditions are important to protect apparatus, containers and
closures from damage
STEP 7: Evaluation (5 minutes)
compounding?
STEP 8: Practice (6 hours)
supervision until is competent” on cleaning, preventive maintenance and storage of
apparatus, containers and closures used in compounding
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References
Senya, S. S., Mwasha, C. Y. S., Muyinga, A. M., Amiri, R. I., & Mauga, E. A. S. K. (2011).
Tanzania Pharmaceutical Handbook (2nd ed.). Dar es salaam: School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied
Health Sciences
Troy, D. (Ed.) (2005). Remington: the Science and Practice of Pharmacy (21st ed.). Baltimore,
Maryland: A Wolters Kluwer Company
Winfield A. J., Rees J. A., Smith I. (2009). Pharmaceutical Practice (5th ed.). Churchill
Livingstone Elsevier
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