Oncology Study Group
To help you prepare for Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Oncology Certification, the de Souza Institute offers an exam study group.
Each week, participants gather online across Ontario and are connected via elearning to study. The sessions use a variety of learning approaches to help you learn and apply your knowledge to the competency areas required for certification. These include:
- Online discussion of case studies to help you apply your knowledge and learn from the experience of others
- Multiple choice questions developed by content experts to help test your learning at each knowledge section.
- Local cooperative in-person study groups led by certified oncology nurses allow participants to interact and study together
For more information on the CNA Oncology Competency areas click here.
Exam Preparation Symposium
A full-day symposium helps you prepare for the certification exam. The symposium provides additional learning based on the CNA certification competencies and the learning needs of participants. The day ends with a mock exam developed by oncology experts using the CNA exam model.
Learning from the Experts
The de Souza Institute draws on experienced educators and oncology experts from across the province to make study group a stimulating and valuable experience.
You’re an expert too! Study group participants have clinical experience in a multitude of settings and bring their wealth of knowledge and insight to the discussions. This relaxed and supportive environment creates a community of learners to help everyone reach their goal.
How can I Register to Participate in the Oncology Study Group?
The 2010/2011 Oncology Study Group is now accepting registrants. Please visit our registration page and choose Oncology Study Group 2010/2011 from the drop-down menu
Printable 2010/2011 Oncology Study group Poster available here
To ask a question about the oncology study group, please email oncologystudygroup@desouzanurse.ca
How can I register for the CNA Exam?
The CNA Oncology Certification Exam is written annually in the spring. To register for the 2011 CNA Oncology exam, please visit the CNA website.
“This relaxed and supportive environment creates a community of learners to help everyone reach their goal.”