Site Specific Oncology - Surgical Oncology and Supportive Care

Add to Calendar Site Specific Oncology - Surgical Oncology and Supportive Care 4/9/2027 7:45:00 AM 4/9/2027 4:30:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=88014 Description: The purpose of this class is to provide information for nurses on surgeries and supportive cares for oncology patients. This includes principles of surgical oncology, radiation oncology, managing oncologic complications, addressing tobacco use in cancer care, navigating language barriers, sexuality related issues, and the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology program. Nursing Clinical Education Center (NCEC) false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, April 9, 2027, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Nursing Clinical Education Center (NCEC)

Overview

The purpose of this class is to provide information for nurses on surgeries and supportive cares for oncology patients. This includes principles of surgical oncology, radiation oncology, managing oncologic complications, addressing tobacco use in cancer care, navigating language barriers, sexuality related issues, and the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology program.


Credits
Non-Nurse Attendance (7.25 hours), University of Iowa Health Care Dept. of Nursing Services and Patient Care (7.25 hours)

Target Audience
Specialties - Hematology and Oncology
Professions - Nurse

Objectives
  1. Describe principles, procedures, and nursing interventions related to endocrine surgical oncology.
  2. Describe gastric, liver, and pancreas procedures and nursing interventions related to surgical oncology.
  3. Review principles of radiation oncology.
  4. Review strategies for managing common oncologic complications.
  5. Increase awareness of current tobacco trends and their impact on oncologic care.
  6. Discuss methods of assisting patients with language and communication barriers.
  7. Describe issues and interventions related to sexuality and cancer patients.
  8. Identify evidence-based nursing practices that promote central line safety and infection prevention in the oncology setting.

Registration

Registration Fees:

  • UI Health Care Employees
    Nursing staff working on oncology units = $0
    All other nurses = $25

  • Non-UI Health Care Employees = $96
    (Fee includes workshop materials, breaks, parking and CE credits.) There is a $20 nonrefundable late fee if registering after the March 26, 2027 deadline.

Refunds: Full refund (less the $20 cancellation fee) if notified 3 days prior to the program. Substitutions are permitted at any time.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 319-356-1238.


Accreditation

7.25 nursing contact hours will be offered by University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care Continuing Education Office and align with the appropriate subject matter found in Iowa Administrative Code 655 chapter 5.2(3).


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