Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice IPODE course to be eligible.
About: In this web-based continuing education course participants will use case based learning in small interprofessional groups, to explore a variety of key learning themes relevant to the interprofessional, psychosocial care of families experiencing cancer. These include: family theory, models of family & couple counseling/therapy, family assessment, therapeutic conversations and interventions. Case examples will be drawn from the experience of families across the cancer control continuum, from diagnosis through to death and dying, bereavement and long term survivorship. Small group work will allow students to develop a rich understanding of the cancer experience from the perspective of families, as well as competency in family assessment, intervention, interprofessional collaboration, and cultural safety. Attention to diversity will be integrated throughout the course.
Course Weight: 1.0 Credits under Therapeutic and Supportive Relationships and Patent Teaching and Coaching. This credit can only go towards satisfying ONE of these two course categories. It cannot be used towards both.
Eligibility: Course is open to any nurse in Ontario who cares for cancer patients or works in cancer prevention. The de Souza Institute will cover tuition costs for a limited number of nurses who wish to participate in this course. A $975 deposit cheque ($850 for CAPO members) is required to ensure your space in the program and will be returned to you upon course completion.