Editors
Kathleen B. Adlard, MSN RN CNS CPON^®
Karla D. Wilson, MSN RN FNP-C CPON^®
Christine S. Yun, MSN RN PNP CPON^®

This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of nursing issues involved in caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. Common pediatric hematological and oncological diagnoses are presented, along with treatment approaches, nursing care, and supportive care principles. Case studies providing clinical scenarios are included to enhance the learning process. A course evaluation form and posttest are provided to assist the participant in measuring the effectiveness of the program and learning outcomes. The 2nd edition of this course includes dedicated modules to adolescents and young adults with cancer and fertility preservation.

Lectures are presented in PowerPoint format stored on a Flash Drive.

Modules

1. The Big Picture: Hematology and Oncologic Diseases in Children
   (45 minutes)
2. Nursing Assessment in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
   (60 minutes)
3. Childhood Leukemias
   (120 minutes)
4. Childhood Lymphomas
   (75 minutes)
5. Basic Neurology: Anatomy and Physiology Review
   (45 minutes)
6. CNS Tumors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
   (75 minutes)
7. Neuroblastoma
   (45 minutes)
8. Pediatric Solid Tumors
   (90 minutes)
9. Hematologic Diseases of Childhood
   (90 minutes)
10. Research and Treatment Protocols
    (45 minutes)
11. Principles of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
    (45 minutes)
12. Radiation Therapy
    (30 minutes)
13. Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplant (HPCT)
    (75 minutes)
14. Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)
    (45 minutes)
15. Management of Treatment Side Effects: Supportive Care Issues
    (75 minutes)
16. Oncologic Emergencies
    (60 minutes)
17. Pain Management and Procedure-Related Sedation
    (90 minutes)
18. Pediatric Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
    (60 minutes)
19. Childhood Cancer Survivorship: Long-Term Effects of Treatment
    (60 minutes)
20. Fertility Preservation
    (30 minutes)
21. Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer
    (30 minutes)