Oral Chemotherapy: Prescribing, Monitoring, and Safety - SPOC

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Oral chemotherapy has shifted the care of oncology patients from infusion clinics to patients' homes. This shift in care requires healthcare providers to not only manage patients differently but for patients to take on additional responsibilities. Aimee Faso, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, will addresses the issues related to the safe use of oral chemotherapy in oncology patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the factors involved in safe prescribing practices or oral chemotherapy.
  • Review how to appropriately monitor patients while on oral chemotherapy.
  • Discuss the safe handling, storage, and disposal of oral chemotherapy.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
04/07/2027
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The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create 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.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Aimee Faso, PharmD, BCOP, CPP

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
UNC Health – Pardee UNC Health Care
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

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