Class Information for CC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy for Non-Oncology Settings
Description
Two day course providing the fundamentals of administration and nursing management of the non-oncology patient receiving cytotoxic and biologic agents.
Contact Hours
None
Special Comments
Successful completion of the post-test prior to beginning the administration Practicum
Target Audience
Nurses administering chemotherapeutic/biologic agents to patients with a non-oncology diagnosis
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe nonmalignant indications for chemotherapy and biotherapy agents 2. Identify steps in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents: pretreatment, during treatment, and post-treatment 3. Discuss the assessment and management of side effects of therapy 4. Describe safe handling of hazardous drugs 5. State pertinent patient education related to chemotherapy and biotherapy
Pre-requisites
Completion of the following Nursing Department competencies: 1. Intravenous therapy via venous access device 2. Safe handling of hazardous drugs 3. Medication administration
