Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course

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Who should attend the course?

  • Registered Nurses who are new to administering chemotherapy and biotherapy in any setting in Ontario
  • Registered Nurses who care for patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy in Ontario

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful course completion. A chemotherapy preceptorship is recommended upon completion of the course for nurses new to this practice area.

2010 Course Dates:

The course is completed over three days; Day 1 and Day 2 are delivered via video conference, and Day 3 will be held in-person at one of the locations listed below.

October 2010 dates
Day 1 - October 7th via videoconference
Day 2 - October 14th via videoconference

Participants can attend Day 3 at any one of the following locations:

  • October 27 - Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre - Ottawa
  • October 26 - York Central Hospital - Richmond Hill
  • October 21 - Niagara Health Services - St. Catharines
  • October 22 - Niagara Health Services - St. Catharines
  • October 22 - Princess Margaret Hospital , Toronto
  • *A minimum of 10 participants per location is required.

    Cost: The course is offered at no cost to Ontario RNs who deliver chemotherapy.

    Steps to Registering for the 3-day Provinical Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course:

    1.            

    Complete the course electronic application form here.

    2.      

    The de Souza will seek confirmation by email of your nominated invigilator's agreement to supervise your writing the exam.

    3.      

    The de Souza will seek email confirmation of your manager's (supervisor) support for your attending the 3 day course.


    Course Curriculum will cover:

    • Various treatment modalities used in cancer treatment, with emphasis on chemotherapy and biotherapy
    • Factors affecting response to cancer therapy
    • Commonly used agents, their mechanisms of actions, infusion-related issues, and side-effects
    • Chemotherapy orders, calculations and nursing care required for protocols
    • Safety precautions required when handling cytotoxic agents
    • Clinical trials and the oncology RN's role
    • Safety issues and principles
    • Nursing procedures and interventions for administering cytotoxic and biologic agent by all routes
    • Complications of common treatments and toxicity management
    • Symptom management and specific teaching points for patients and families using a person-centred approach
    • Internal and external resources to support patients and families
    • Ethical considerations frequently encountered in practice and approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas
    • Documentation consistent with CCO standards for practice

    Pamphlet: For additional information on the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course and to review course objectives, please see our pamphlet.

    Course Dates:

    October 2010
    Day 1 - October 7th via videoconference
    Day 2 - October 14th via videoconference

    Participants can attend Day 3 at any one of the following locations:

  • October 27, 2010 - Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre - Ottawa
  • October 26, 2010 - York Central Hospital - Richmond Hill
  • October 21, 2010 - Niagara Health Services - St. Catharines
  • October 22, 2010 - Niagara Health Services - St. Catharines
  • October 22, 2010 - Princess Margaret hospital , Toronto
  • We are currently accepting applications from other local organizations interested in becoming a host site for 'Day 3" of our course. A minimum of 10 participants are required. To learn more about becoming a host site click here.

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