Supporting Children with an Oncology Diagnosis in the School Setting

November 20, 2025

This presentation will provide information and resources for children returning to school post cancer diagnosis. It will cover medical aspects of care, as well as psychosocial considerations.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this presentation, the learner will:

1. Identify differences in the return to school process for children diagnosed with cancer

2. Recognize types of central lines commonly seen in pediatric oncology patients

3. Describe care considerations for children with a cancer diagnosis

4. Identify resources for caring for children with cancer in the school setting

5. Explain guidelines for care related to blinatumomab therapy

6. Be introduced to the Back-to-School Program

7. Highlight the need for allowing classmates and school staff to be educated about the patient’s journey

8. Explain the benefits of this type of forum to decrease the anxiety and apprehension of the returning patient

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/20/2025
Course expires: 
12/04/2025
Event starts: 
11/20/2025 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
11/20/2025 - 2:00pm EST
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh / Go To Webinar
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. 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.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 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.  

Available Credit

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