Event: Online Certification Course on Chemotherapy & Biotherapy
DR HARI MENON, MS SARAMMA
Cytecare Hospitals, Bangalore brings a great opportunity for International Candidates to register for the Online Certification Course on Chemotherapy & Biotherapy. A complete 1-month course with detailed theory (30 hours) and practical (80 hours) sessions to administer the knowledge and fulfill course objectives. Avail the certification (Limited seats – 50) program under the mentorship of Dr. Hari Menon (Senior Consultant and Director Hemato Oncology, Director Bone Marrow Transplant program, Cytecare Hospitals, Bengaluru) and with the Course Moderator Ms. Saramma (Nurse Educator, Cytecare Hospitals, Bengaluru).
SHORT COURSE ON CHEMOTHERAPY AND BIOTHERAPY
COURSE OUTLINE
Duration: 1 month
Subject: Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Theory: 30 Hours
Practicals: 80 Hours
Eligibility for admission:
- Candidates should have GNM/BSc Nursing/ Post Basic Bsc Nursing / MSc nursing degree.
- Should have a registration from any of the nursing council.
- Should have a minimum of 1 years experience as a staff nurse in IPD.
Course Description:
This course is primarily designed to prepare the staff nurses to acquire fundamental knowledge and skill to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy agents safely. This course is offered on demand.
Course Objective:
At end of the course the nurses will be able to:
- Independently administer chemotherapy and biotherapy safely through different routes.
- Calculate routine doses of chemotherapy drugs using dosing principles.
- Identify and manage appropriately the side effects of chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Demonstrate skill in extravasation and spill management of the chemotherapy drugs.
- Provide relevant discharge instructions to the patient and family.
Clinical postings: Chemotherapy unit
Course topics: Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Theory hours allocation
|
Units |
Topics |
Hours |
|
1 |
Introduction to oncology and chemotherapy |
2 |
|
2 |
Classification of chemotherapy drugs |
2 |
|
3 |
Biotherapy | 2 |
|
4 |
Routes of administration |
1 |
| 5 | Principles of chemotherapy administration |
2 |
|
6 |
Side effects and management |
5 |
|
7 |
Extravasation management |
2 |
|
8 |
Spill management |
1 |
|
9 |
Administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents |
12 |
|
10 |
Legal and safety issues |
1 |
|
|
Total |
30 |
Course evaluation:
The candidates will be evaluated theoretically and practically. There will be a written test and viva at the end of the course. The pass percentage is 50 %.
Sign Up now and avail your seat for the course.
Contact us for further information.