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Class Name: 2025: Chemotherapy Biotherapy for Non-Oncology Setting :August 19 AND August 21 2025
Number of Slots: 12
Openings: 12
Description: Two-day course providing the fundamentals of administration and nursing management of the non-oncology patient receiving cytotoxic and biologic agents. This course is specifically designed for nurses in the MSS and NBHP Services who administer chemotherapy and/or biotherapy to patients for conditions other than oncology (For example: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, CGD, Diabetes, MS, PML, Sickle Cell).
Special Comments: Pre-course requirement:
-Complete online modules (2025 Pre-course work for chemotherapy biotherapy for non-oncology setting)
-Successfully pass online post presentation quiz
-Select one condition and the appropriate chemo/bio treatment, prepare a case study/presentation for peers.
Course requirements:
-Attend both days
-Present case study to peers
-Successfully pass post course test
Successfully passing course (including pre-course work) will meet the behavioral indicator (BI) for Chemotherapy Biotherapy competency validation.
Target Audience: Nurses in MSS and NBHP services administering chemotherapeutic/biologic agents to patients with a non-oncology diagnosis or patients specific to MSS and NBHP program of care.
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. Discuss appropriate/available patient education related to chemotherapy and biotherapy
Pre-requisites: Completion of the following Nursing Department competencies: 1. Peripheral Venous Access Device 2. Safe handling of Hazardous Drugs 3. Medication administration 4. Complete the on-line pre-course work and prepare case study prior to course
Class Type: Hybrid
