Class Information for ONS NEW PROVIDERS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course and Bridge to Practice
Description
The online Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate Program provides nurses with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy and biotherapy. The in-person Bridge to Practice sessions review NIH specific policies and procedures related to chemo/bio administration at NIH. The ONS Chemo/Bio Certificate is obtained after successful completion of the course including a course exam and graded discussion board questions. An 80% or higher must be achieved on the exam and discussion board questions before an RN can receive the certificate. The certificate is valid for two years. The Clinical Center Nursing Department program of care competency for chemotherapy and biotherapy requires successful completion of a chemotherapy course including an examination and clinical practicum (to be completed on the patient care unit) prior to administering chemotherapy or biotherapy.
Contact Hours
15 contact hours
Special Comments
RN's MUST register at least 3 months prior to the start of the course to ensure timely processing of their paperwork and to register with ONS. To be successful in the course, RN's are enocuraged to attend ALL 5 computer sessions. Each session will provide participants time to work on their online course modules and allow time to discuss questions or concerns with a chemotherapy/biotherapy expert.
Target Audience
RN's administering chemotherapeutic/biologic agents to patients with an oncology diagnosis.
Course Objectives
1. Discuss commonly used agents, their mechanisms of action, and any unique administration issues.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of safety precautions for handling and administering chemotherapeutic and biologic agents.
3. Discuss immediate complications of cancer therapy, extravasation, and hypersensitivity reactions plus the nursing measures required to prevent or reduce theses complications.
4. Identify evidence-based resources to address systemic side effects of cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents and the nursing interventions required to manager these complications.
Pre-requisites
1. Have the goal of obtaining the Clinical Center Nursing Department "Chemotherapy and Biotherapy" competency.
2. Have practice in the Clinical Center for at least 6 months.
3. Have taken the Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND) Oncology Education Series "Introduction to Oncology."
4. Have taken the CCND Oncology Education Series "Concepts, Trends, and Care."
5. Have a current CCND "Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs" competency.
