Courses for nurses, pharmacists and health care professionals who care for cancer patients are outlined below. Registration for UPMC employees will be through uLearn. Registration is required for all courses. The registration form (for non-UPMC registrants only) is available at the top and bottom of this page. Most courses are held on the UPMC Shadyside Campus. Any changes in this course schedule will be flagged in red.
If you cannot attend any course for any reason, you need to directly notify the course registrar by leaving a message at 412-623-3652 or emailing Karen S. Tondera at tonderaks@upmc.edu.
Participants who are NOT UPMC employees who cancel less than 1 week prior or do not attend will not have the registration fee refunded.
UPMC employees who do not cancel and do not attend will have their unit billed the full registration fee, and their managers will be notified.
If you have a question regarding class/course changes, cancellation or storm warning, "course status" announcements will be available at 412-623-3652.
If Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed due to weather conditions, our courses are cancelled. (Course schedule is not changed by school delays).
For any adverse weather conditions, please use your best judgment.
The program sponsors reserve the right to make changes or cancel the program because of unforeseen circumstances. Attendees will be given notification with as much notice as possible about changes and cancellations.
Course times unless specified are: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and lectures begin at 8:00 a.m. The courses conclude at 4:30 p.m.
Specific course information including objectives, information on continuing education credits, course brochure and location are available by clicking on “View Course Brochure” for a specific course or “View Program Flyer Announcement” for a specific program.
For questions or to request additional information, e-mail Karen Tondera at tonderaks@upmc.edu or call 412-623-3652. Watch for additional information as it becomes available.
SUMMER / FALL ENROLLMENT IN ULEARN THROUGH MY HUB IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR UPMC STAFF.
Friday, July 18, August 15, September 19, or December 19 (October and November classes are cancelled)
Ancillary staff: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; nurses and clinical staff: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
This one-day course provides a general overview of cancer, the disease process, treatments, symptom management, and its impact on patients and families. It is intended to enhance the practice of both health care professionals and ancillary staff who care for cancer patients in hospitals, ambulatory care, home care, hospice, extended care or rehabilitation settings.
Staff members can attend only the morning session or the entire day. The morning topics are applicable to all staff, including nurses, unit clerks, office staff and other health care professionals, who want to learn more about what cancer is, treatment options, and psychosocial needs of cancer patients. The afternoon topics are geared for nurses and other staff who need to learn more about assessment and care of oncology patients, blood products and selected oncology emergencies.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Orientation to Oncology Registration Form for non-UPMC registrants (PDF)
The following five courses make up the Foundations to Practice in Oncology series. It is strongly recommended that University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and UPMC Cancer Centers staff who are required to take the Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course take these five courses as a prerequisite. All others may take individual courses of choice. Continuing education credits may be available for these courses.
Monday, September 8
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
This course provides an overview of the principles and roles of various cancer therapies. Included are clinical trials, surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapies, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, complementary therapy, and a review of the pathophysiology of cancer.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Wednesday, September 17
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
This course provides an overview of a variety of solid tumors, including breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, prostate, genito-urinary, and others, and a review of the immune system.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Wednesday, September 24
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
This course addresses how health care professionals can help patients deal with physical symptoms and issues related to their disease and its treatment, such as gastrointestinal manifestations, pain, fatigue, cutaneous reactions, nutrition, sexual function and reproductive issues, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Wednesday, October 1
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
This course addresses various oncologic emergencies, bone marrow depression, DIC, and thrombotic events. Immunosuppression and end-of-life issues are also addressed.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Monday, October 6
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
This course provides an overview of specific hematological malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome. Presentations include information on staging, treatment options, and nursing care issues.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
Wednesdays, October 22 & 29 & November 5
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
This three-day course is designed to address needs of nursing, pharmacy and other professionals in relation to chemotherapy and biological therapies. It includes information on current pharmacotherapy, safe handling, and administration of anticancer agents and various issues concerning the management of patients receiving cancer therapy. Completion of this course requires a post-test. Nursing continuing education credit may be available for this course.
Friday, November 7, 2008
(Two sessions: morning from 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon OR afternoon from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
This review and test taking time is only for UPMC employees and is OPTIONAL. Please discuss with your manager prior to registration. You may sign up for one or both parts - either morning or afternoon sessions. A brief overview of topics from the Comprehensive Chemotherapy and Biological Therapies Course will be provided. Exam time is proctored and successful completion will fulfill course requirements.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
This two-day course provides an overview of the information required to assist the oncology nurse in preparing for the generalist oncology nursing certification (OCN) exam. Information provided in this course is consistent with review materials provided by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
OCN Test Review Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24 New Dates:
Friday, October 24 - Cooper Conference Center, Hillman Cancer Center
Thursday, October 30 - Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This two-day course addresses the individual and joint needs of nursing, pharmacy, and other professions in relation to Stem Cell Transplantation. It includes information on current transplantation issues such as patient work-up, disease process, and patient care and management. Selected topics include differentiating types of transplants, mobilization and preparative regimens, growth factors, the role of total body irradiation, transfusion issues, graft vs. host disease, veno-occlusive disease, and other transplant related topics.
All UPMC employees are required to register for educational programs through uLearn. uLearn is accessed by logging into MY HUB on the UPMC Infonet. A User Guide is available on the uLearn home page. Manager approval may be required for some programs for some employees. If you receive this notice when enrolling, please notify your manager of your interest in the program.
View Course Brochure (PDF)
Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Medical Assistant: Clinical Update in Oncology - To be announced.
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Monday, July 14
12 noon 1:00 PM (1 session only)
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: A. James Moser, MD
Continuing education credits for nursing is available.
View Program Flyer Announcement (PDF)
We offer monthly programs with ASRT credit with a focus on radiation oncology issues. These are being offered live on the Shadyside Campus and videoconferenced / audioconferenced via webcast (CCWEB - Cancer Centers Infonet) to all interested UPMC sites. They occur on the third Wednesday of every month, from noon - 1pm. Continuing education credit is available for ASRT and nurses.
Technological Advances in Radiation Oncology at UPMC Cancer Centers
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
12 noon — 1:00 PM
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: M. Saiful Huq, PhD, FAAPM, FInstP
View Program Flyer Announcement (PDF)
Next program:
BRCA Issues & Implications for Nurses & Rad Techs
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12 noon — 1:00 PM
Herberman Conference Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion
Speaker: Gail Tribble, RN, BSN, OCN
18th Annual - Pittsburgh Cancer Conference
Friday, October 3, 2008
Herberman Conference Center, Cancer Pavilion
More information to come.
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For Non-UPMC Registrants:
Foundations to Practice and Comprehensive Chemotherapy Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Orientation to Oncology Registration Form for non-UPMC registrants (PDF) OCN Test Review Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants (PDF)
Stem Cell Transplant Course Registration Form for non-UPMC Registrants(PDF)
