Caring for the Patient and Family Experiencing Pediatric or Adolescent Cancer – SPOC
Describe the types, stages and diagnostic tests available for treating pediatric cancer patients. Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects and emotional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Review pediatr ic patient outcomes with therapy.Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes. This includes an emphasis on the family for pediatric patients.
Target Audience
These courses are designed for students enrolled in health sciences programs and the community colleges across the state of North Carolina.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the types, stages and diagnostic tests available for treating pediatric cancer patients.
- Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects and emotional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families.
- Review pediatric patient outcomes with therapy.
- Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes.
- This includes an emphasis on the family for pediatric patients.
Additional Information
Andrew B. Smitherman, MD St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellow |
Available Credit
- 1.00 Participation