Introduction to Oncology for the Healthcare Provider 3/2/2023
Introduction to Oncology for the Healthcare Provider on Thursday, March 2, 2023
Learning Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Define the pathophysiology of malignant disease and factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer.
- Recall proper guidelines surrounding those who are administering or receiving chemotherapy.
- Recall the role of different treatment modalities in the management of patients with cancer.
- Identify supportive care, symptom management, and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer.
Additional Information
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- Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, CMSRN, OCN
- Elizabeth Lacey, BSN, RN, OCN
- Linda Lakdawala, DNP, RN, CPAN
- Katey Murgi, MSN, RN
- Lynne O'Connor, MSN, RN
- Alyssa Owens, PA-C
- Hannah Peterson, PA-C
- Brittni Prosdocimo, MSN, RN, BMTCN
- Tricia Seaman, MSN, RN, CMSRN
- Katricia Vouga, MSW, LCSW
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.5 contact hours.
To receive 5.5 contact hours or attendance credit, the learner must sign in, attend the entire activity, and complete the activity evaluation.
Available Credit
- 5.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 5.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 5.50 Attendance