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 chemotherapy/biotherapy administration at NIH. The ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate is obtained after successful completion of the course including a course exam. An 80% or higher must be achieved on the exam before an RN can receive the certificate. The provider card is valid for two years. The Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND) 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.
This course is reserved for Clinical Center Nursing Department RN's administering chemotherapy or biotherapy at NIH.
Contact Hours
16 contact hours
Special Comments
To be successful in the course, participants should attend ALL 4 of the 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
Clinical Center Nursing Department RN's administering chemotherapeutic/biologic agents to patients with oncology diagnoses.
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 these complications.
4. Identify evidence-based resources to address systemic side effects of cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents and the nursing interventions required to manage these complications.
Pre-requisites
1. Have the goal of obtaining the Clinical Center Nursing Department "Chemotherapy and Biotherapy" competency for oncology patients.
2. Have practiced in the Clinical Center for at least 6 months.
3. Have taken the Clinical Center Nursing Department's (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.
