Introduction to Radiation Oncology

The Introduction to Radiation Oncology learning module is used to provide a general orientation to nurses who are new to radiation oncology.

Target Audience

Nurse

Medical Assistant

Learning Objectives

After viewing this presentation and taking the test the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe radiation therapy treatment principles and modalities.
  2. Explain treatment process/workflow.
  3. ​Explain methods of reducing treatment related toxicity.
  4. ​Define treatment toxicities.

Additional Information

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File radiation oncology_Final.pptx34.44 MB
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/10/2026
Course expires: 
02/09/2029
UPMC: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Apryl M Spencer MSN, RN, OCN

 

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.

 

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 1.25  contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.25 Attendance
Please login or register to take this course.
  1. Watch presentation
  2. Take quiz and pass with score of at least 80%
  3. Complete evaluation