This online course will introduce nurses to the art and science of oncology nursing practice. Oncology patients receive care from all health care settings - including acute care teaching hospitals, tertiary care centers, general hospitals and community care. Given the increasing complexity of this growing patient population, caring for people with cancer and their families involves a particular set of advanced skills and knowledge.

This course will introduce nurses to essential concepts in oncology nursing practice and provide fundamental information to those who work with oncology patients. Emphasis will be placed on psychosocial skills and competencies throughout all units.

Cost: $299.00

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain cell biology and genetics in both the cancer process and throughout all stages of the cancer trajectory and summarize the disease process for the major types of cancers in Canada;
2. Describe the psychosocial impact of cancer, demonstrate interventions for nursing practice and develop strategies for patient teaching along the cancer care trajectory;
3. Demonstrate the nurse’s role in the care of patients in all areas of the cancer care trajectory.

Course Requirements

To receive a certificate and a 0.75 credit toward Treatment and Delivery of Evidence Based Care, participants must complete the following before the course completion date:

1. All course evaluations: baseline and post-survey, and 7 end-of-section questionnaires
2. All end-of-section course tests with a passing grade of 70% (Note: there is a maximum of two attempts per test in each section)

To view the course syllabus, please click here.

Time Commitment: This is a self-paced course.  Participants have 6 months to complete all the course requirements.  Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate for 40 hours.

Eligibility: Offered to any nurse in Ontario, including nursing students and RPNs.

de Souza Nurse Designation: 0.75 credits under Treatment and Delivery of Evidenced Based Care

To register for this course, please visit our Course Calendar.