ENJOY LEARNING ONCOLOGY
Everyone starts their oncology pharmacy journey with the basics
This course is for pharmacists who want to dip their toes into oncology and learn high-level basics before diving deep into the details of each disease
Not sure if oncology is the specialty area for you?
Want to determine that quickly so you can spend your valuable time wisely?
This course has ~3 hours of self-paced video lessons on the foundational concepts of cancer.
Have you heard oncology is an in-demand segment of the pharmacy profession?
Do you think now is the time to start a transition that will set you up for a more fulfilling career?
Are you hesitant to transition into oncology because you think the learning curve is too steep and overwhelming?
That's where I can help!
THIS SELF-LED COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:
You have an interest in oncology
You are brand new to oncology concepts or it's been a hot minute since you thought about oncology and would benefit from a refresher
THIS SELF-LED COURSE IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
You've been working in oncology and have a grasp on the basics
You know how to clinically evaluate a chemotherapy order
You are an NCCN superstar and don't need a walk-through
The Modules
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Lesson One
THE FOUNDATION
Cell cycle refresher
Cancer etiologies
Definitions (such as disease response, trial endpoints, metastasis, treatments, and more)
Cancer incidence
Treatment targets
Antibody naming
Solid tumor staging
Performance status: ECOG vs. KPS
Central versus peripheral lines
Routes of administration
Clinical trial basics
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Lesson Two
NCCN
What is NCCN?
Recommendation categories
How to use NCCN:
Where to find guidelines
How to maneuver in the guidelines
Other NCCN resources
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Lesson Three
EVALUATING A CHEMOTHERAPY ORDER
Dosing
Parameters
Route
Regimen
Preparation
Schedule
Hi, I'm Kelley!
My mission is to bring hope and optimism back to the pharmacy profession because everyone deserves access to specialty training that can transform their career.
I am a residency-trained, board-certified oncology pharmacist that has practiced in large academic and small community hospitals. I have effectively taught countless students, residents, nurses, physicians, and non-healthcare providers. I can help you learn oncology too.
You CAN learn oncology!
WHAT STUDENTS SAY…
“Because of this basic course I'm even more excited to learn more.”
“It was a nice confidence builder! I knew more than I thought.”
“I really appreciated ALL of the lessons. They were very well structured.”
When you complete this program, you will:
Have a step-by-step process to review chemotherapy orders
Have relevant talking points to discuss during networking conversations or interviews
Know how to navigate NCCN
Feel confident about having a solid foundation in oncology to continue to build upon
Be excited to start digging into specific disease states and continue your learning!
