CANCER BASICS I-IV: PART III

  • Cancer Basics is a 4-part introductory course for nurses or advanced practitioners who are new to oncology care. Other health care providers or pharmacists who want to enhance their knowledge of oncology care may also benefit from the course. This course provides the fundamentals of practice including pathophysiology of cancer, risk factors, incidence, diagnosis and management of common cancers, nursing management of cancer and cancer therapy side effects, oncologic emergencies, safe handling of chemotherapy, pain management and the psychosocial care of the cancer patient. Content covers cancer prevention through survivorship.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

  • Describing the nursing management of patients with hematologic side effects, infection/sepsis, GI side effects, mucosal side effects, Integumentary side effects, GU side effects, Cardiac side effects, Pulmonary side effects, lymphedema, side effects of the reproductive system, neurologic toxicities, peripheral neuropathy, pain, depression/anxiety, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
01/01/2024
Registration Expires: 
12/31/2025
Part of: 
CANCER BASICS I-IV and CHEMOTHERAPY 101
Rating: 
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Durham, NC 27705
United States

Cheri Young RN,Speaker

Jenna Koenigshofer,NP

Tracy Torgerson,NP

Judy Prewitt,NP

 

  • ACPE - Pharmacist
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
  • 2.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 2.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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