Oncology Certificate Program
The Oncology Management Program covers a wide scope of information from cell biology to survivorship. The wide scope is necessary as oncology care has evolved beyond surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Care for the patient and family requires a multifaceted approach by the interprofessional team to safely care for current clinical and future needs. The modules cover a vast amount of content concerning:
- Cancer epidemiology, genetic risk, and detection measures
- Treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, hormone therapy
- Symptom management of pain, gastrointestinal/genitourinary symptoms, hematologic consequences, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, and alopecia
- Awareness of oncologic emergencies resulting from cardiotoxicity, hepatoxicity, and pulmonary toxicity
- Issues related to cognitive changes, psychosocial issues, developmental life stage considerations, sexual and reproductive issues, and needs associated with survivorship
- Ethical awareness, complementary and alternative medicine, and palliative care
Many of the above themes relate to the topics of the Oncology Certified Nurse test outline from ONCC. Information regarding certifications in oncology nursing can be obtained on the ONCC website.
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
This program is designed for English-speaking nurses and pharmacists. Other healthcare providers with an interest in the field of oncology might benefit as well.
Learning Outcome
The learning outcome of the accredited continuing education activity is to enable the learner to successfully manage patients requiring oncologic care based on current therapeutic guidelines and best practice through interprofessional collaborative practice.
Delivered On-Demand
Start anytime. Classes are self-paced.
Enrollment Cost - $700*
Contact Hours - 50
Questions?
Call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584)
or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu
Program Information
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the biology, immunology and epidemiology of cancer.
- Discuss screening, diagnosis, staging and treatment goals for patients with cancer.
- Discuss relative clinical trials and the principles of management for a variety of therapies.
- Describe appropriate modalities for managing a variety of symptoms.
- Describe common oncologic emergencies and methods for treatment.
- Discuss a variety of psychosocial issues relative to the disease of cancer.
- Assimilate evidence-based interprofessional collaborative practice.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Submit registration and payment.
- A certificate for contact hours will be provided following the successful completion of the study guides for each module, receiving a passing score of 70% or better on the comprehensive final exam and submission of the program evaluation.
The certificate of completion will be sent via autogenerated email immediately upon the completion of the program evaluation.
Contact Hours (50 Contact Hours)
Fifty contact hours (6 hours specific to Pharmacotherapeutics)
The University of Southern Indiana designates this activity for 50 contact hours with 6 contact hours related to pharmacotherapeutics for nurses. Six hours of this content meets the pharmacology continuing education requirements for the renewal of the advanced practice registered nurse prescriptive authority license.
Successful completion of this program does not guarantee expertise in the content. Clinical experience and judgment, coupled with an understanding of the content, are necessary to attain competency. Achieving certification via a designated professional organization is an additional step to demonstrate competency.
Enrollment Cost - $700
The fee includes access to the program, along with all resources and handouts. A textbook, if applicable, is not included in the fee.
If registering by invoicing your employer, program access is granted after payment is received. There is a $25.00 fee to invoice.
Refund Policy
A $75 administrative fee will be charged prior to accessing the program. No refund will be provided after the program has been accessed.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu
Faculty Name and Credentials
We strive to provide interprofessional education by utilizing a variety of content experts, instructors, contributors, and reviewers.
Claire Sutherby, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN
Emily Holt, RDH, MHA, CDA, EFDA
Kaci Ketzner, PharmD
Conflict of Interest Statement
No individual in a position to control content has any relevant financial relationships.
Expiration date: December 2025
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
State of Indiana
The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and dental professionals.
State of California
The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.
Program Content Delivery
Program Schedule
This independent study program is available on demand. Once provided access to the content, you will have 24/7 access until completion. Access is typically provided within 48-72 business hours. Completion of the program is required within one year of registration.
Program Content
The content is divided into modules. Each module utilizes video recordings, reading assignments, articles, and web resources to augment the independent learning process. These methods provide the participant with flexibility in completing the study guide and the ability to ask the content expert questions if necessary. The modules cover biology of cancer, epidemiology, risk, prevention and screening, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery therapy, emotional support of patients and family, oncologic complications, hospice and palliative care, and survivorship.
A textbook is required for this program. Upon registration, you will receive detailed information to purchase the textbook.
Delivery of Content
The content is delivered asynchronously via the online learning management system, Blackboard. The internet provides an opportunity for interaction with program faculty while in the comfort of learning in your own home and office. Program staff are available during business hours by phone or email to assist participants with technical issues or concerns.
Note: Many businesses, especially government agencies or health institutions, utilize security firewalls. Firewalls may block access to web links within the program. We recommend not using your work email address for this course.
Technical Support and System Requirements for Online Learning