ENJOY LEARNING ONCOLOGY
Everyone starts their oncology pharmacy journey at the beginning
This course is for pharmacists who want to start building their oncology foundation before diving deep into the details of each disease
Not sure if oncology is the specialty area for you?
Want to determine that quickly so you can spend your valuable time wisely?
This course has ~5 hours of self-paced video lessons on the foundational concepts of cancer
Have you heard oncology is an in-demand segment of the pharmacy profession?
Do you think now is the time to start a transition that will set you up for a more fulfilling career?
Are you hesitant to transition into oncology because you think the learning curve is too steep and overwhelming?
That's where I can help!
THIS SELF-LED COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:
You have an interest in oncology
You are brand new to oncology concepts or it's been a hot minute since you thought about oncology and would benefit from a refresher
THIS SELF-LED COURSE IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
You've been working in oncology and have a grasp on the basics
You know how to clinically evaluate a chemotherapy order
You are an NCCN superstar and don't need a walk-through
The Modules
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Lesson One
THE FOUNDATION
Cell cycle refresher
Cancer etiologies
Definitions (such as disease response, trial endpoints, metastasis, treatments, and more)
Cancer incidence
Treatment targets
Antibody naming
Solid tumor staging
Performance status: ECOG vs. KPS
Central versus peripheral lines
Routes of administration
Clinical trial basics
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Lesson Two
NAVIGATING THE GUIDELINES
What is NCCN?
Recommendation categories
How to use NCCN, ASCO and ESMO guidelines:
Where to find guidelines
How to maneuver in the guidelines
Other resources
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Lesson Three
EVALUATING A CHEMOTHERAPY ORDER
Dosing
Parameters
Route
Regimen
Preparation
Schedule
PLUS, YOU’LL ALSO GET BONUS TRAININGS ON:
Statistics
Drug toxicities
Drug mechanism
Oncologic emergencies
Hi, I'm Kelley!
My mission is to bring hope and optimism back to the pharmacy profession because everyone deserves access to specialty training that can transform their career.
I am a residency-trained, board-certified oncology pharmacist that has practiced in large academic and small community hospitals. I have effectively taught countless students, residents, nurses, physicians, and non-healthcare providers. I can help you learn oncology too.
You CAN learn oncology!
What students are saying about the course:
“I learned the foundation/basic concepts of oncology which I don’t think I would have been able to gain from reading the BCOP book. The material was presented in a way that was very conducive to learning. It was well paced and was well supplemented with reading materials. “
“I really appreciated ALL of the lessons. They were very well structured. I work for a payor, and all of the videos helped me understand what's important in oncology. I think all of the videos were impactful, but if I had to choose some, I would say that the clinical pearls and practice case were really great because I was able to apply the knowledge.”
“I am an oncology beginner so it was all impactful. Perhaps the most impactful was learning (re-learning!) how to calculate BSA so I don't have to rely on the computer numbers.”
“Providing a patient case to practice the concepts presented was most impactful.”
“It was all very good and thorough. I like that you reviewed cancer origination and clinical trial terminology.”
“This was a great refresher course for many things but also provided details I hadn't learned yet. Details about NCCN guidelines were helpful and DNA/cell cycle review was probably the most helpful! It had been too long!”
“A good foundational overview on the basics of oncology. Well-rounded and very helpful to fill in gaps of knowledge around resources available, and basics of the cell cycle which I haven't entertained since pharmacy school.“
“For me, already having had a years worth of on the job training, it was so nice to refresh on the basics…. Cell cycle, definitions (sarcoma va carcinoma), details about staging, performance status breakdown, etc. The presentation was clear, well-paced and the slides are visually appealing.“
“I am new to oncology as a pharmacist. Literally everything was impactful to me.”
“I feel more prepared for a job interview and if hired know where to begin asking questions intelligently - best part was knowing where to go for help like NCCN.”
“I appreciated the highly actionable information. The course presented clear step-by-step examples of how exactly to implement this guidance into everyday practice.”
“It was so nice to have had this refresher and to cover some basics that I didn’t even realize I had questions about. I consider it a valuable use of my time and am even more-so looking forward to diving into the program fully. I enjoyed the overview and every topic that was brought up.”
“You have given me the confidence to try something new after 29 years in retail pharmacy”
When you complete this program, you will:
Have a step-by-step process to review chemotherapy orders
Have relevant talking points to discuss during networking conversations or interviews
Know how to navigate NCCN, ASCO, and ESMO guidelines
Understand the basics of drug mechanism, toxicity, and statistics
Feel confident about having a solid foundation in oncology to continue to build upon
Be excited to start digging into specific disease states and continue your learning!
