Oncology Career Pathways

Come explore career options in nursing, pharmacy, radiology, and cancer registry with professionals in the field. The presenters will highlight career paths that are opened by earning an Associates Degree.

Target Audience

These webinars are designed for students enrolled in health sciences programs and the community colleges across the state of North Carolina.

The North Carolina Community College Oncology webinars provide opportunities for students to become more familiar with strategies necessary for caring for cancer patients with the goal of improving cancer care and elevating interest in and awareness of oncology-related professions.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe career options in nursing
  • Discuss career options in pharmacology
  • List career options in radiology
  • Recall career options in cancer registry

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/30/2023
Course expires: 
01/29/2028
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Patti Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN

Clinical Nurse IV
Adult Outpatient Infusion Center and Lab Draw Station
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Shanybel Santer Torres, CPhT

Specialty Pharmacy Technician
UNC HealthCare
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Jessica Church, MPH, RT(R)(T), CMD

Program Manager, Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry Education
Department of Radiation Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Isaiah Zipple, CTR

Certified Tumor Registrar, Team Lead
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To receive free Continuing Education Credit for this Live Webinar:

  • Attend 50 minutes or more of the live webinar
    • Online using the Zoom link within the course
    • In-Person at a designated site
  • Use Zoom video to see slides and video components
  • Complete an Evaluation within 7 days of the Live Webinar
  • Download the appropriate certificate

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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