UPMC
Cancer Centers Education Programs for Health Care Professionals
ASRT Educational Opportunities; Orientation to Oncology for the Health Care Provider; Foundations to Practice in Oncology Series: Pathophysiology of Cancer and Cancer Treatment Modalities, Overview of Solid Tumors and the Immune System, Symptom Management of the Patient with Cancer, Oncology Emergencies and Advanced Cancer Care Issues, and Hematological Malignancies; Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies; Chemotherapy Exam Review and Test-Taking Time; OCN Test Review; Stem Cell Transplant
UPMC Day at the Senator John Heinz History Center
When/Where:
Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1212 Smallman Street in the Strip District
Admission is free for UPMC staff and their immediate families. All UPMC staff who attend will be entered in a drawing for a free family membership. For directions and more information, visit www.pghhistory.org.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Herberman Conference Center
Join men and their families as they learn that "health is their wealth." Activities include screenings, general health information, and the opportunity to meet skilled health professionals.
17th Annual Emergency Nursing Current Concepts Seminar
When/Where:
Monday, Sept. 15, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree
Learn more about new, innovative, and controversial issues in emergency medicine. Cost is $65 per person or $55 for groups of four or more from the same institution. To register, contact Amy Konop, 412-232-5625 or konopal@upmc.edu by Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m.
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine Shadyside Place, Suite 310,
580 S. Aiken Ave., Pittsburgh
For more information, call 412-623-3023 or visit http://integrativemedicine.upmc.com.
Echocardiographic Assessment of Congenital Heart Lesions in General Cardiology Practice
When/Where:
Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital Conference Center
4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh
Sponsored by the Three Rivers Echo Society.
Visit www.3res.org for more details.
UPMC
Cancer Centers Education Programs for Health Care Professionals
UPMC Cancer Centers is offering the following courses for nurses and other health care professionals who care for cancer patients. All courses are held on the UPMC Shadyside campus. Courses are free to UPMC staff and its affiliates. Visit the UPMC Cancer Centers Professional Education site for complete course listings and information including location, times, brochures, objectives, detailed course information, and contact hours. You may also request information by contacting Karen Tondera at 412-623-3652 or via e-mail at tonderaks@upmc.edu. Registration for UPMC employees will be through uLearn, which is accessed by logging on to My HUB on Infonet.
UPMC Cancer Centers is offering monthly programs with ASRT credit with a focus on radiation oncology issues. Continuing education credit is available for ASRT and nurses.
When/Where:
Third Wednesday of every month, noon to 1 p.m.
Offered live on the UPMC Shadyside campus and via webcast (CCWEB – Cancer Centers Infonet) to all interested UPMC sites.
Orientation to Oncology for the Health Care Provider
What:
This class is intended to enhance the practice of both health care professionals and ancillary staff who care for cancer patients in hospitals, ambulatory care, home care, hospice, extended care, or rehabilitation settings.
When/Where:
Fridays, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 or Dec. 19
Ancillary staff: 8 to 11:30 a.m.; nurses and clinical staff: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
The following five courses make up the Foundations to Practice in Oncology series. It is strongly recommended that UPMC and UPMC Cancer Centers staff required to take the Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course take these five courses as a prerequisite. All others may take individual courses. Continuing education credits may be available for these courses.
1. Pathophysiology of Cancer and Cancer Treatment Modalities
What:
This course provides an overview of the principles and roles of various cancer therapies. Topics include clinical trials, surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapies, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, complementary therapy, and a review of the pathophysiology of cancer.
When/Where:
Monday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
2. Overview of Solid Tumors and the Immune System
What:
This course provides an overview of a variety of solid tumors, including breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, prostate, genito-urinary, and others, and a review of the immune system
When/Where:
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
3. Symptom Management of the Patient with Cancer
What:
This course addresses how health care professionals can help patients deal with physical symptoms and issues related to their disease and its treatment, such as gastrointestinal manifestations, pain, fatigue, cutaneous reactions, nutrition, sexual function and reproductive issues, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
When/Where:
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
4. Oncology Emergencies and Advanced Cancer Care Issues
What:
This course addresses various oncologic emergencies, bone marrow depression, DIC, and thrombotic events. Immunosuppression and end-of-life issues are also addressed.
When/Where:
Wednesday, Oct.1, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
5. Hematological Malignancies
What:
This course provides an overview of specific hematological malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome. Presentations include information on staging, treatment options, and nursing care issues.
When/Where:
Monday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies
What:
This three-day course is designed to address the individual and joint needs of nursing and other healthcare professions in relation to chemotherapy and biological therapies. It includes information on current and pharmacotherapy, safe handling, and administration of anticancer agents and various issues concerning the management of patients receiving cancer therapy. A post-test is required for completion of this course.
When/Where:
Wednesdays, Oct. 22 and 29, and Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
This exam review and test-taking time is only for UPMC employees and is optional. Please discuss it with your manager prior to registration. You may sign up for one or both parts — either morning or afternoon sessions. A brief overview of topics from the Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course will be provided. Exam time is proctored and successful completion will fulfill course requirements.
When/Where:
Friday, Nov. 7. Morning session: 8 a.m. to noon; afternoon session: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
This two-day course provides an overview of the information required to assist the oncology nurse in preparing for the generalist oncology nursing certification OCN exam. Information provided in this course is consistent with review materials provided by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
When/Where:
Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
This two-day course addresses the individual and joint needs of nursing, pharmacy, and other professions in relation to stem sell transplantation. It includes information on current transplantation issues such as patient work-up, disease process, and patient care and management. Selected topics include differentiating types of transplants, mobilization and preparative regimens, growth factors, the role of total body irradiation, transfusion issues, graft vs. host disease, and other transplant-related topics.
When/Where:
Friday, Oct. 24, Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
Thursday, Oct. 30, Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.