Radiation Oncology Education for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant 2019

February 7, 2019

Course Directors:  Leah Dewanz, P.A.-C., Sydney Schone, APRN, D.N.P., C.N.P., James L. Leenstra, M.D.

The objective of the course is to increase our knowledge and to bring together our practice initiatives within the Mayo Clinic Rochester sites of Radiation Oncology.  The event will discuss risks and benefits of bringing immunotherapy into the practice of radiation oncology.  It will also teach techniques to reading imaging including different types of radiology scans.  Pediatric considerations for our patient populations will be discussed including treatment types and side effects to expect.  Head and Neck cancers will be discussed as to how to assist in caring for these patients, undergoing treatments, as well as after treatment has been completed including dental exam information.  Learning dosimetry’s role will assist us in what side effects to expect on an individual basis, enhancing our personalized medicine practices, and sharing this information with our patients.  

 

Target Audience

This activity is for Mayo Staff and by invite only and is primarily for NP and PA employed by Mayo Clinic.  Please connect with the course directors listed if you are interested in attending.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Describe appropriate standards of care for patients receiving radiation treatment.
  • Explain what medications to use with patients undergoing radiation treatment.
  • Recognize the importance of follow up care after treatment has been completed.
  • Increase ability to interpret various radiographic images.

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
02/07/2019 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
02/07/2019 - 5:00pm
Mayowood
Rochester, MN 55902
United States

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. 





Credit Statement(s):

AMA 

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Care Professionals

A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here. 

Available Credit

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.50 Attendance
Please login or register to take this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.

Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions of Online Registration.