The mission of Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds is to provide a forum for high-quality oncology-based content.

This series shares expertise and creates a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care. This program created by Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP.

Target Audience: Advanced Practice Providers (including Anesthesiologist Assistants, Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants) across multidisciplinary cancer care and other healthcare professionals in North Carolina.

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NCPD/CNE • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME

Upcoming Live Course

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Live Webinar September 2 • 12:00 – 1:00 Management of Radiation Side Effects: Focus on Thoracic and Gynecologic Malignancies Ashley Weiner, MD, PhD

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Live Webinar October 7 • 12:00 – 1:00 Tailoring Care of the Evolving Needs of Cancers Survivors Mary Dunn, MSN, OCN, NP-C

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Live Webinar December 2 • 12:00 – 1:00 Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Evidence-Based Approaches Meredith Maguire, PA-C

Self-Paced Courses, Online Courses

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available September 8, 2026 – September 7, 2028 The Role of APPs in Oncology Care: From Diagnosis to Survivorship Allison Phillips, MPAP, MHPE, PA-C Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, play an increasingly vital role in the delivery of comprehensive oncology care. This session will explore the diverse and evolving responsibilities of APPs across the cancer care continuum, including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology settings, as well as their growing role in survivorship and primary care. Participants will gain insight into how APPs contribute to diagnosis, treatment management, patient education, care coordination, and long-term survivorship planning. The session will also highlight the unique position of APPs in bridging oncology and primary care, ensuring continuity of care and addressing the complex needs of cancer survivors.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2028 Pediatric Oncologic Pearls for APPs Beng Richard Fuh, MD, PhD Beng Richard Fuh, MD, will review clinical signs and symptoms that rise concerns for cancer in children. He will also review common strategies for treatment of cancer in children. Then he will discuss common pediatric oncologic emergencies and review the management of fever in neutropenia in children being treated for cancer.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available May 6, 2026 – May 5, 2028 Scan, Scope, Smear: Cancer Screening Guidelines for the Front Line Providers Portia Nleya, MD, MPH Portia Nleya, MD, MPH, will review evidence-based recommendations, appropriate screening modalities, and age- and risk-based considerations, with an emphasis on applying guidelines in everyday clinical practice. Attendees will gain confidence in identifying patients who should be screened, recognizing high-risk populations, and navigating common screening challenges to support early detection and improved patient outcomes.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available January 12, 2026 – January 11, 2028 Psychosocial Oncology: Supporting the Mental Health of Cancer Patients Melissa Holt, DNP, PMHNP-BC Psycho-oncology can improve the overall well-being of cancer patients by reducing psychological distress and enhancing coping skills. The psycho-oncology team usually consists of various disciplines such as psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Interventions can include psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, education, and community resource planning. This webinar will provide an overview of the field of psycho-oncology and the various interventions that we provide to improve a patient's quality of life while receiving cancer care.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available September 22, 2025 – September 21, 2027 Coping Skill Development for Health Care Providers Caring for Patients with Cancer Melinda Manning, JD, MSW, CPC Rachel Rifkin, LCSW   Healthcare providers supporting oncology patients may experience burnout and compassion fatigue. The objectives of this lecture are threefold: First, help participants identify signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and burnout. Second, support providers in understanding the myriad strategies that can be adopted to promote wellbeing. And, finally, participants will have opportunity to begin creating a personalized coping skills toolbox.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available July 28, 2025 – July 27, 2027 Vascular Access Courtney Evron, PA-C Courtney Evron, PA-C, will discuss basic principles of vascular access including types of vascular access devices, their purpose, benefits, risks, and complications, as well as patient-specific considerations and management strategies. Included will be a discussion on complex vascular access procedures and VIR's role in these cases.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • ACPE • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available March 24, 2025 – March 23, 2027 Cancers of Unknown Primary and the UNC Undiagnosed Cancer Clinic Jonathan Sorah, MD Jonathan Sorah, MD, will describe the work-up, characterization, and treatment of cancers of unknown primary and also present data/successes of our undiagnosed cancer clinic and future plans.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available January 13, 2025 – January 12, 2027 The Expanding World of Cellular Therapy Brianne Buchanan, PA-C Cellular therapy as a form of immunotherapy is a rapidly growing field for a variety of diseases. Brianne Buchanan, PA-C, will survey some of the latest research involving CAR-T and similar cellular therapies that can go from the bench to the bedside. She will also describe the wide range of cellular therapy options available to consider these for patients.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available October 28, 2024 – October 27, 2026 Basics of EKG Interpretation for Oncology APPs Tracy Vernon-Platt, DNP, ANP-BC Tracy Vernon-Platt, DNP, ANP-BC, will provide a systematic approach to EKG interpretation. It will also discuss common arrhythmias in patients with cancer, identification of the arrhythmias, and management strategies.

Advanced Practice Provider NCPD • AAPA Category 2 CME   Available October 9, 2024 – October 8, 2026 Tailoring Care for the Evolving Needs of Cancer Survivors Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, and Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, OCN, NP-C, will highlight the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer survivors and emphasize the importance of personalized care. By examining the physical, emotional, and social needs that evolve over time, they will discuss strategies for approaches to care, including interdisciplinary collaboration, to improve quality of life.