Pediatric Chemotherapy and
Biotherapy Provider Course

This course is offered virtually through WebEx and in person at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. All sessions will be live and interactive.

Registration fee includes The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum 4th Edition (2019), supplementary instructional materials for course, lecture presentation and interactive content, exam access and support,
and 14 contact hours.

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Please refer to the course brochure to determine the registration deadline. If the registration deadline has passed, you must contact the course faculty before registering to determine whether it is feasible to receive book(s) and material(s) on time. A new 4th edition textbook, which is included in the registration fee, is required to successfully complete this course.

General Information
The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents.

Upon successful completion of the course, post-test and evaluation, participants will receive an APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card. This card validates that the participant has completed the education and demonstrated the knowledge needed to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy agents to pediatric patients.

It is the responsibility of the participants to ensure their provider status is renewed with APHON on or before the provider card expiration. Information regarding the online renewal process is found on the APHON website at www.aphon.org. Active providers auditing the course who wish to renew their provider status must wait until their renewal season is active.

Participants must be licensed registered nurses. This course content is appropriate for nurses who are new to pediatric and adolescent chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, as well as for those who want a comprehensive review.

COURSE FACULTY: 

Cindy Meteyer, MSN, RN, CPNP®, CPHON®

For questions, contact the instructor at cindy.meteyer@sparrow.org or (517) 364-2022.

Sponsored by:

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Registration Fee: $200

Program Purpose
Establish education and practice standards for the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to children and adolescents.

Promote consistent practices in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to pediatric and adolescent patients.

Course Topics

  • Introduction and Standards
  • General Cancer Overview
  • Principles of Clinical Research
  • Principles of Chemotherapy and Chemotherapy Agents
  • Biotherapy – Principles and Agents
  • Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
  • Administration Considerations
  • Toxicity & Symptom Management and Psychosocial Implications
  • Late Effects of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

Participants will be awarded 14 CNE contact hours upon completion of the course, post-test and evaluation. Active providers auditing the course as a refresher will be awarded 14 CNE contact hours upon completion of the course and evaluation.