HOSA Equipment

ampules

small, sealed glass bottles containing a single dose of medication

autoclave

A machine used to carry out industrial and scientific processes requiring elevated temperature and pressure in relation to ambient pressure/temperature.

Auxiliary labels

A label added on to a dispensed medication package in addition to the usual prescription label. These labels are intended to provide supplementary information regarding safe administration, use, and storage of the medication.

beaker tongs

Used for picking up other equipment that may be hot or have a chemical in it that may harm the skin.

Beakers

a lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use.

calibrated spoon

A device with special markings, or calibrations, that allow you to measure a dose of liquid medication

Compounding Slabs

Non-absorbent surface usually made from ground glass. Compound different substances together, usually ointments.

conical graduate

a container that resembles a cone that has graduated markings for measuring liquids.

counting trays

Manual devices with a flat surface onto which solid drugs are poured out for counting. A spout at one end allows the drug to be transferred to the dispensing container without being contaminated. Used to count medication (pills) with accuracy.

crimper

Used to seal and close vials and other containers.

cylindrical graduates

devices used for measuring liquids that have narrow diameters that are the same from top to base

eyewash station

used to rinse the eyes when they have contacted a chemical

Heat Gun

For melting bases and smoothing the tops of troches and suppositories. Also often used to shrink bands onto vials.

Hemostatic forceps

Surgical instruments used to control flow of blood

Hot plate

a lab tool used to heat substances

indicator strips

verify that steam sterilization parameters of time and temperature have been met

Insulin syringe

Made for self injections, with insulin unit markings to simplify drawing of measured dose.