Foundation Oncology Skills for Nurses (8th & 10th March)

This course is for all nurses working within paediatric and adolescent haematology/oncology who not have a degree or advanced level oncology qualification. 

What you will learn

• An understanding of the nursing care needs of patients with haematology/oncology conditions
• A basic knowledge of haematological disorders and solid tumours

The nurses role and management of:

• Febrile neutropenia
• Blood products
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Mouthcare
• Tumour Lysis
• Supportive Care
• Symptom Management/Palliative care
• Support for children, young people and their families

Basic Knowledge of the different treatment modalities and their side effects: 

• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplant
• Immunotherapy

To complete this course you will be expected to attend both days and to complete a competency document in practice. 

Please note this booking is for both days of the course: 

Day 1 - 8th March 2021 - VIA ZOOM

Day 2 - 10th March 2021 - face to face at Great Ormond Street Hospital

This is in line with the current guidelines relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and may be subject to change.