Class Information for Oncology Education Series - Introduction to Oncology (2 day)
Session: Fall 2018 (September 25 & October 2)
Type: In-person
Class Size: 22
# Openings: 7
Class Session Date(s): 09/25/18 - 10/02/18
Registration Dates: 10/25/2017 04:15 PM - 09/21/2018 11:00 PM
Coordinator: Megan E Mikula
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide oncology nursing fundamentals in cancer pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and oncologic emergencies. This education session is for nurses caring for oncology patients in oncology as well as non oncology areas in inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
Contact Hours
0
Special Comments
This course meets for two consecutive Tuesdays. Please take note of dates and room assignments.
Target Audience
This course is recommended for nurses interested in learning more about oncology nursing. This course is recommended for nurses within their first 6 months of oncology nursing at NIH.
Course Objectives
Following attendance of the Oncology Education Series – Introduction to Oncology Course, the participant will be able to:
1. Review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and staging of the malignant process.
2. Discuss common cancer treatment modalities.
3. Describe common oncologic emergencies and treatment.
Pre-requisites
None
This is a prerequisite course for nurses new to the Chemo Biotherapy administration competency, who are planning to take the “ONS Online Chemotherapy Biotherapy with Nursing Department Bridge to Practice” course.
Session Schedule
| Date | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday September 25, 2018 | 07:30 PM - 04:00 PM | NIH Clinical Center:B1C208 (FAES# 6) |
| Tuesday October 02, 2018 | 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM | NIH Clinical Center:B1C208 (FAES# 6) |
