Psycho-Oncology: Supporting the Mental Health of Oncology Patients - SPOC
Psycho-oncology or psychosocial oncology is a sub-specialty of oncology that addresses the psychological, behavioral, emotional, and social issues that arise for cancer patients and their families.
Category
  • Advanced Practice Provider
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Addressing Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients with Cancer SPOC
Cancer and cancer treatments can affect patient’s memory, concentration, and other aspects of cognition. While this condition is often called ‘chemo-brain,’ cognitive dysfunction can be due to many factors in patients with cancer. Dr.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
American Indian Cancer Control and Health Equity - SPOC
Donald Warne, MD, MPH, will describe health disparities and inequities related to American Indian cancer control. We will explore the legal basis for federally-funded health services to American Indians and the complexity of health policy at the federal, state and tribal levels that impact cancer control. We will provide a framework for health equity and a path forward to improve outcomes.
Category
  • Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Prostate Cancer 101 - GU Oncology Nursing Education - Part 1
In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will provide a general overview of Prostate Cancer. The audience will learn about basic pathophysiology and epidemiology as it relates to both local and advanced disease. This course will then provide insight into the pros & cons of prostate cancer screening as well as the accepted diagnostic procedures & scoring.
Category
Format
  • Self-Paced, Online Courses
Credits
  • 0.75 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Prostate Cancer 101 - GU Oncology Nursing Education - Part 2
In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will go into more detail for treatment options and considerations for treating localized prostate cancer and the management of side effects.
Category
Format
  • Self-Paced, Online Courses
Credits
  • 0.75 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Prostate Cancer 101 - GU Oncology Nursing Education - Part 3
In this course, Mary Dunn, MSN, RN, NP-C, OCN, will discuss the different treatment options for advanced prostate cancer as well as considerations for management side effects and maximizing a survivor’s quality of life.
Category
Format
  • Self-Paced, Online Courses
Credits
  • 0.75 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Making Exercise and Wellness Part of the Cancer Experience SPOC
This lecture will provide education on the safety and benefit of exercise during and after cancer treatment, resources that we have available at UNC and how you can help your patients implement exercise and wellness behaviors during and after their treatment.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Interprofessional Collaboration in Caring for Adults with Cancer SPOC
In this presentation, Dr. Bryant will share strategies in collaborating with team members in both the inpatient and outpatient settings to optimize cancer care.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Testicular Cancer SPOC
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men. We will discuss different aspects of this cancer from diagnosis, treatment options, and post-treatment survivorship.
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation
Pet Therapy in Oncology SPOC
Lyn Filip, RN, BSN, OCN will provide an introduction into the benefits of Pet Therapy in a clinical oncology setting. The presentation will include certification process, training, policies and the story of "Herbie the Therapy Basset."
Category
  • Patient Centered Care
Format
  • Non-Credit Course
Credits
  • 1.00 Participation

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