CHEMOTHERAPY 101

This presentation will review chemotherapy basics for the new or returning Nurse/NP/PA/Pharmacist/Pharmacy tech to oncology care. It will give an overview of types of chemotherapy/immunotherapy and general safety standards and guidelines for working with hazardous drugs, including PPE and spills. The presentation will also give an overview of current cancer drugs and novel treatments to treat and/or reduce toxicities and hypersensitivity reactions. Within the first year a new nurse should successfully complete the ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy course.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

• Defining antineoplastic therapies and types of cancer treatments

• Explaining required elements of chemotherapy orders

• Understanding chemotherapy administration and extravasation management

• Identifying appropriate PPE use when administering chemotherapy

• Understanding how to appropriately dispose of hazardous drug and spill management

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
01/01/2024
Registration Expires: 
12/31/2025
Part of: 
CANCER BASICS I-IV and CHEMOTHERAPY 101
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Cheri Young RN
  • Jenna Koenigshofer NP
  • Tracy torgerson NP
  • Judy Prewitt NP
  • ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
  • ACPE - Pharmacist
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 2.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
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