REGISTRATION FOR UPMC STAFF IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ULEARN.
Courses for nurses, pharmacists and health care professionals who care for cancer patients are outlined below. Registration for UPMC employees will be through uLearn. Registration is required for all courses. Most courses are held on the UPMC Shadyside Campus. Any changes in this course schedule will be flagged in red.
Course times unless specified are: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and lectures begin at 8:00 a.m. Most courses conclude at 4:30 p.m.
Specific course information including objectives, information on continuing education credits, course brochure and location are available by clicking on “View Course Brochure” for a specific course or “View Program Flyer Announcement” for a specific program.
For questions or to request additional information, email Karen Tondera at tonderaks@upmc.edu or call 412-623-3652. Watch for additional information as it becomes available.
Spring 2013 Courses
Introduction to Oncology for the Health Care Provider
Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Chemotherapy Course Testing
OCN® Test Review Course
Stem Cell Transplant Course
Additional Oncology Educational Opportunities
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Introduction to Oncology for the Health Care Provider
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Time: Ancillary & medical assistant staff: 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Nurses and clinical staff: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This one-day course provides a general overview of cancer, the disease process, treatments, symptom management, and its impact on patients and families. It is intended to enhance the practice of both health care professionals and ancillary staff who care for cancer patients in hospitals, ambulatory care, home care, hospice, extended care or rehabilitation settings.
Staff members can attend only the morning session or the entire day. The morning topics are applicable to all staff, including nurses, office staff and other health care professionals, who want to learn more about what cancer is, treatment options, and psychosocial needs of cancer patients. The afternoon topics are geared for nurses and other staff who need to learn more about assessment and care of oncology patients, the use of blood products and selected oncology emergencies.
Nursing continuing education credit is available. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants who attend the entire day and complete an evaluation form will be awarded a certificate and 6.6 contact hours.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
» Introduction to Oncology Course Brochure
» Introduction to Oncology Registration Form (non-UPMC Registrants)
Foundations to Practice in Oncology
The following five courses make up the Foundations to Practice in Oncology series. It is strongly recommended that University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and UPMC CancerCenter staff who are required to take the Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course take these five courses as a prerequisite. All others may take individual courses of choice. Continuing education credits may be available for these courses.
- Pathophysiology of Cancer, Cancer Treatment Modalities and the Immune System
- Overview of Solid Tumors
- Symptom Management of the Patient with Cancer
- Oncology Emergencies and Advanced Cancer Issues
- Hematological Malignancies
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants who attend the entire day, complete an evaluation form, and attain a passing score of 85% on the homework will be awarded a certificate and 6.8 contact hours.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
Back to Course ListPathophysiology of Cancer, Cancer Treatment Modalities and the Immune System
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This course provides an overview of the principles and roles of various cancer therapies. Included are clinical trials, surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapies, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, complementary therapies, a review of the pathophysiology of cancer, and a review of the immune system.
» Pathophysiology of Cancer, Cancer Treatment Modalities and the Immune System Course Brochure
Return to Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Overview of Solid Tumors
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This course provides an overview of a variety of solid tumors, including breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, prostate, genito-urinary, and others.
» Solid Tumors Course Brochure
Return to Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Symptom Management of the Patient with Cancer
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This course addresses how health care professionals can help patients deal with physical symptoms and issues related to their disease and its treatment, such as gastrointestinal manifestations, pain, fatigue, cutaneous reactions, nutrition, sexual function and reproductive issues, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
» Symptom Management Course Brochure
Return to Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Oncology Emergencies and Advanced Cancer Issues
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This course addresses various oncologic emergencies, bone marrow depression, DIC, and thrombotic events. Immunosuppression and end-of-life issues are also addressed.
» Oncology Emergencies Course Brochure
Return to Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Hematological Malignancies
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This course provides an overview of specific hematological malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome. Presentations include information on staging, treatment options, and nursing care issues.
» Hematological Malignancies Course Brochure
Return to Foundations to Practice in Oncology
Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course
Date: Date to be announced
This four-day course is designed to address needs of nursing, pharmacy and other professionals in relation to chemotherapy and biological therapies. It includes information on current pharmacotherapy, safe handling, and administration of anticancer agents and various issues concerning the management of patients receiving cancer therapy.
This course has been expanded to four days due to the increase in agents and adherence issues related to the oral agents. A more extensive review will be held at the end of day four allowing for testing at the work site to be a more beneficial option.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Upon completion of the entire course, return of evaluation forms and successful completion of a written exam, (passing score 80%) participants will be awarded a certificate and 25.5 contact hours. This certificate confirms that the participant has successfully completed the course and has the theoretical foundation needed to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy. This is not a certification course; individual institutions are responsible for determining their own requirements based on internal policies for assessing clinical competency in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration.
Attendees (for UPMC employees only) at the Interventional Radiology lectures who attend designated lectures, complete the evaluations, and the content-specific post test (passing score 80%) will be awarded a certificate and 11.6 nursing contact hours.
» View Chemotherapy Course Brochure
» Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course Registration Form (non-UPMC Registrants)
Chemotherapy Course Testing
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This test taking time is only for UPMC employees. Chemo Course attendees and their managers may choose to have testing completed in a proctored setting at their work site. Please discuss with your manager prior to registration. Exam time is proctored and successful completion will fulfill course requirements.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
OCN® Test Review Course
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This two-day course provides an overview of the information required to assist the oncology nurse in preparing for the generalist oncology nursing certification (OCN) exam. Information provided in this course is consistent with review materials provided by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants who attend both days, and complete an evaluation form will be awarded a certificate and 13.6 contact hours.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
» Why Be OCN® Certified Brochure
» View OCN® Test Review Course Brochure
Stem Cell Transplant Course
Date: Fall date to be announced
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Exact location will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This two-day course addresses the individual and joint needs of nursing, pharmacy, and other professions in relation to Stem Cell Transplantation. It includes information on current transplantation issues such as patient work-up, disease process, and patient care and management. Selected topics include differentiating types of transplants, mobilization and preparative regimens, growth factors, the role of total body irradiation, transfusion issues, graft vs. host disease, veno-occlusive disease, and other transplant related topics.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants who attend the entire course and complete an evaluation form will be awarded a certificate and 13.6 contact hours.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
» View Stem Cell Transplant Course Brochure
» Stem Cell Transplant Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants
Additional Oncology Educational Opportunities
Topic: Abraxane® for Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) in Metastatic Breast Cancer
When: Thursday, June 27, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: Peter Bjerkerot, RN, OCN
» View Program Flyer Announcement
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Programs with ASRT credit and a focus on radiation oncology issues are offered monthly at UPMC Shadyside and via conference call to all interested UPMC sites. No registration is needed for attendance at UPMC Shadyside. Continuing education credit may be available for ASRT and nurses. Lunch is provided at the live location.
Topic: Brachytherapy as a Treatment Option for Cancer
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: Carolyn Kim, MD
» View Program Flyer Announcement
Next Program:
Topic: Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Early Stage Lung Cancer
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: Malolan Rajagopalan, MD
» Program Flyer Announcement to come.
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