January 2025 Introduction to Oncology for the Healthcare Provider

January 6, 2025

Introduction to Oncology for the Healthcare Provider


Monday, January 6, 2025
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Remote Attendance

Learning Objectives

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/01/2024
Course expires: 
01/13/2025
Event starts: 
01/06/2025 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
01/06/2025 - 3:00pm EST
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PA 15232
United States
  • Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, OCN
  • Colleen Johnston, MSW, LCSW
  • Linda Lakdawala, DNP, RN, CPAN
  • Jacqueline Ligorski, CRNP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, OCN
  • Ketura Miller, BSN, RN, OCN
  • Maura Miller, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, OCN
  • Lynne O’Connor, MSN, RN, OCN
  • Alyssa Owens, PA-C 

 

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