Introduction to Radiation Oncology
This course explains the different types of radiation therapy used to treat Oncology patients, and how to care for this patient population.
Target Audience
Nurse
Learning Objectives
- After participating in the learning course, the learner will be able to describe the different types of radiation therapy treatments.
- After participating in the learning course, the learner will be able to list at least 3 possible side effects of radiation therapy.
- After participating in the learning course, the learner will be able to describe the importance of skin assessment in radiation patients.
UPMC Central PA region
Harrisburg, PA
United States
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 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation