APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy for Non- Cancer Diseases

Program Purpose A didactic course designed to provide nurses with the knowledge base needed to safely care for children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy for non-cancer diseases Introduction2

Program Objectives To establish education and practice standards for the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to children and adolescents To promote consistent practices in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to pediatric and adolescent patients Introduction3

Standard of Practice Chemotherapy and biotherapy administered to children and adolescents should be provided by registered nurses who have completed the APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy for Non-Cancer Diseases Course Introduction4

Course Objectives At the completion of this course the participant will be able to: ◦ identify principles of chemotherapy and biotherapy ◦ describe safe handling measures ◦ recognize toxicities of common chemotherapy and biotherapy agents and nursing interventions to manage symptoms ◦ outline steps required to safely administer chemotherapy agents to children and adolescents ◦ discuss specific disease processes and treatment that require chemotherapy/biotherapy as a medical intervention. Introduction5

Standard of Education Safe and consistent administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to children and adolescents requires specific knowledge and specialized skills ◦ The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course for Non-Cancer Diseases offers the specific knowledge required through a didactic course and a written exam ◦ A clinical practicum by the employer of the nurse is recommended to validate the clinical skills used in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy Introduction6

The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum

Written Examination At the completion of this course there will be a written examination Introduction8

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Competency Following course attendance and successful completion of a written exam, participants will then follow institutional protocol for hands-on competency in administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy to the non-cancer patient Introduction9

Clinical Competence Clinical competency is assessed through orientation, observation, supervision of administration of chemotherapy either in a laboratory setting or to patients Introduction10

Overview of course Basic Review of Hematology/Immunology Legal and Ethical Issues Principles of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy and Administration Issues Safe Handling Issues Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Agents Disease Specific Review Introduction11

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