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ForwardRadiation Oncology Nursing Curriculum
This comprehensive curriculum provides nurses with essential knowledge on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of cancers across various disease sites, including head and neck, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, breast, central nervous system, lung, lymphoma, gynecologic, pediatric, and sarcoma cancers. The content emphasizes the presenting symptoms, diagnostic workup, and treatment modalities for each cancer type, with a particular focus on radiation therapy. Nurses will also gain expertise in recognizing and managing the side effects of radiation therapy.
Target Audience
This nursing course is designed for nurses caring for patients in active radiation therapy or have received radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define treatment modalities, presenting symptoms, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic options for the disease sites covered
- Describe the nursing assessment, and management strategies for the side effects of radiation therapy for the disease sites covered
- Explain the cancer prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for disease sites covered
- Explain the principles of radiobiology, the types of radiation used in cancer treatment, and the processes involved in radiation therapy, including treatment planning, body immobilization techniques, and specialized modalities
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.
This course is self-paced by the learner.
Faculty Presenters
Each online course included in this radiation oncology nursing curriculum has been developed by experts in the specialty practice.
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 activity for 9.49 ANCC contact hours.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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
- 9.49 ANCC
- 9.49 Attendance
Price
To claim credit for livestream participation in courses, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity.
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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