Oncology Nursing Core Curriculum: Cellular Therapy Overview

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This course is intended to provide an overview of cellular therapy (the transplantation of human cells to treat and/or cure disease) and will focus on Blood and marrow Transplants (BMT) and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T).

Target Audience

This CNE course is designed for nurses in hematology/oncology or who are interested in the specialty.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

• Describe the difference between allogenic transplants, autologous transplants and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T)
• List two advantages of allogenic transplants, autologous transplants, and CAR-T.
• Explain the difference between acute versus chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHHD)

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/12/2024
Course expires: 
08/01/2027
Cost:
$25.00

This course is self-paced by the learner.

Faculty/Content Authors

Mary Knutson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist
IV Transfusion Services
Department of Nursing
Instructor in Nursing Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Katherine Houdek, MSN, RN
Nursing Education Specialist
Heme/Onc/BMT/Derm
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Course Directors

Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Director of Continuing Nursing Education
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Roxanna M. Holper, MS, RN
Nursing Education Specialist - Cancer Center Quality Program
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hours.  

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations. 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.     

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu. 

If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment. 

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