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ForwardWinter 2026 Foundations to Practice: Symptom Management of Patients with Cancer
Learning Objectives
The learner will be able to:
1. Assess patients for symptoms of cancer-induced pain.
2. Evaluate interventions to manage the cutaneous effects of cancer treatment.
3. Prioritize the unique psychosocial needs of the cancer patient’s plan of care.
4. Identify interventions for managing cancer-related fatigue.
5. Recognize nutrition related complications in the oncology patient.
6. Formulate an interdisciplinary team to facilitate survivorship care planning.
7. Describe the impact integrative oncology practices on the oncology patient’s plan of care.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 COI Fasenmyer 2025.pdf | 418.34 KB |
| Frye, Ellie-- CONFLICT.pdf | 287.54 KB |
| Hoelsken, Becca.pdf | 418.99 KB |
| Kerr Erin.pdf | 419 KB |
| OConnor Lynne COI Disclosure Form_2025 -.pdf | 418.98 KB |
| Ploucha, Darcy.pdf | 157.64 KB |
| DiMaggio, Amy 25-26.pdf | 417.85 KB |
| Siegel, Monica.pdf | 298.59 KB |
| Frye, Ellie.pdf | 1.36 MB |
Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, OCN Clinical Education Specialist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | Kelli Fasenmyer, BSN, RN, OCN Collaborative Practice Nurse UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | Ellie Frye, PA-C Physician Assistant UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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Becca Hoelsken, CRNP, CRM Nurse Practitioner UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute UPMC Shadyside | Colleen Johnston, MSW, LCSW Palliative Care Social Worker UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | Erin Kerr, PT, DPT, GCS Supervisor, Rehab Services, Oncology Service Line UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Shadyside Hospital Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh |
Lynne O’Connor, MSN, RN, OCN Clinical Education Specialist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | Darcy Ploucha, PA-C Physician Assistant, Expert UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | Monica Siegel, MSN, RN, CRNP, AOCNP Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor UPMC Hillman Cancer Center |
Molly Vandora MS, RD, LDN Dietitian II, Outpatient UPMC Hillman Cancer Center |
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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 7 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 7 contact hours.
To receive 7 Contact Hours, the learner must register attendance, attend the entire class day, complete the activity evaluation, and achieve ≥ 85% on the knowledge assessment. Attendance will be tracked throughout the class day.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 7.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 7.00 Attendance