TEMPLATE -On Demand UPMC Antineoplastic Therapy And Immunotherapy Course

The On-Demand UPMC Antineoplastic Therapy and Immunotherapy Course contains the elements of the live four-day activity but allows the participant to access the learning on their own schedule.  Those enrolled in the course are required to complete all video modules containing lectures from the four-day course.  Once all videos have been viewed, complete the evaluation to receive 22.75 continuing education credits. Notify your manager to contact course director to schedule the learner for the Antineoplastic Therapy and Immunotherapy Course Exam for On-Demand Course. Upon passing the test, with a score of 80% or greater the learner will receive certificate of completion for the activity.

The course components include: Video Lectures, Course Evaluation and Antineoplastic Therapy and Immunotherapy Course Test. 

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Target Audience

Licensed healthcare professionals working in Oncology or with Oncology Patients including Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physican Assistants, and Pharmacists.  

Learning Objectives

Discuss the expectations related to class content and the participant’s professional responsibilities. 

Discuss the roles of Antineoplastic Therapy and Immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer. 

Recall the pharmacology of different classes of antineoplastic, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies.

Recognize side effects and organ toxicities that patients may experience while receiving antineoplastic, immunotherapy, or supportive therapies.

Discuss management strategies for patients receiving antineoplastic, immunotherapy, or supportive therapies, including the prevention and treatment of toxicities and side effects.

Describe the safe administration of antineoplastic, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies.

Identify interventions to prevent medication errors. 

Develop a patient care management plan for a patient receiving antineoplastic therapies.

Identify three resources for oncology healthcare providers to utilize.

Demonstrate that learning has occurred by achieving at least an 80% on the final exam.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 22.75 AAPA Category I CME
  • 22.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 22.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
06/19/2023
Course expires: 
05/31/2025
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Amanda Agnew, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Melissa Bastacky, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Nancy Birus RN, OCN

Clinical Education Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Melissa K. Bourdius, MS, CGC

Genetics Counselor

Special Genetic Counsel

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

 

Tom G. Boyer, PA-C

Physician Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

 

Tim Brenner, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, CMSRN, OCN

Clinical Education Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Shrina Duggal, PharmD, BCOP

Lead Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Timothy George, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Nicole Kahler, DNP, CRNP, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

 

Brian Miller, PharmD

Manager, Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Emily Mueseler, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Lynne O’Connor, MSN, RN, OCN

Clinical Education Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Alyssa Owens, MPAS, PA-C                                                   

Physician Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Linda Pfeifer, CRNP, RN                     

Nurse Practitioner

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Brittni Prosdocimo, MSN, RN, BMTCN

Advanced Clinical Education Specialist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Markie Rearick, MSN, RN, BMTCN

Clinical Education Specialist

UPMC Shadyside

 

Ernest M. Sanchez, Pharm.D.

Lead Pharmacist of Oncology Operations, Department of Pharmacy

UPMC Shadyside Hospital

 

Trish Seaman, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Nurse Educator, Central PA

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Jason Steele, PharmD, BCOP

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

Courtney Stetor, MPAS PA-C

Physician Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

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 22.75 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 22.75 contact hours.

Available Credit

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