Radiation Oncology Nursing Curriculum: Radiobiology

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This course provides an overview of radiobiology and will explain the different types of radiation used to treat patients with cancer.

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:

  • Describe different types of radiation therapy and their effects on cells and tissues
  • Explain treatment planning goals, modalities, and key considerations in dose selection
  • Verbalize an understanding of treatment planning, fractionation, and patient-centered education resources

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: 
  • 0.42 ANCC
  • 3.52 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/01/2024
Course expires: 
12/01/2027
Cost:
$40.00

This course will be presented via a self-guided online interactive module.

Faculty/Content Author:

Laura McGrath APRN, CNP, MSN
Supervisor - Radiation Oncology
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
 

Course Directors

Denise Rismeyer, DNP, 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

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 Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.42 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

  • 0.42 ANCC
  • 3.52 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$40.00
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Access to this online streaming course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on December 1, 2027. Credit must be claimed within that time period.

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