Introduction to Radiation Oncology

May 5, 2023

This course is an overview of Radiation Oncology. The course reviews the different types of Radiation treatment modalities and the nursing of the radiation oncology patient.

Target Audience

 Oncology Nurses

Learning Objectives

After the presentation, the learner will be able to describe the different types of radiation therapy treatment.

List 3 steps of nursing care important to the radiation oncology patient.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/05/2023
Course expires: 
05/12/2023
Event starts: 
05/05/2023 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/05/2023 - 10:30am EDT
UPMC HCC Central PA, Medical Science Pavilion
4300 Londonderry Road
Harrisburg, PA
United States

Christopher Maney BSN RN OCN, Radiation Oncology Nurse, Medical Science Pavilion

Accreditation Statement:

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 maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.5 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.50 Attendance
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