The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer chemotherapy.  Nursing Unlimited is proud to offer this program, which is rapidly becoming the standard by which chemotherapy practitioners are measured and accepted.  Topics include:  the theoretical basis for chemotherapy administration, specific chemotherapy drug classifications, safe handling, safe administration, side effect management, and patient teaching strategies.  Case studies related to these concepts will also be presented.

Registered nurses who attend this program in its entirety and successfully complete the post-test (open book) and evaluation form will receive a laminated ONS Cancer Chemotherapy Card.  This card validates that the participant has the theoretical foundation needed to administer chemotherapy. This is NOT a competency or certification course.  The individual employer or institution should determine clinical competency.  The card is valid for two years, and may be renewed by completion of an independent study.

Note: For a complete list of objectives including the new biotherapy components, please call our office.

Who Should Attend:

Participants must be licensed registered nurses who have been employed as such for a minimum of six months. The course content is appropriate for nurses who are new to chemotherapy administration, as well as for those who want a comprehensive review.

The course fee is $350 and includes all course handouts and one copy of the Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendation for Practice, 3rd Ed. which are provided on the day of class.  This course is taught by ONS Trainer, Janet Williams, ARNP, MSN, OCN.

The laminated ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card is mailed by the ONS 6-8 weeks after class along with a certificate for 13.5 Contact Hours.

ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
ONS is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. 2850.

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