Program Overview

The Basics of Pediatric Oncology pharmacy course is a comprehensive course that aims to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with knowledge of pediatric oncology pharmacy. Through online lectures and interactive sessions, it will enable pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to understand the classification and mechanism of action of different oncology drugs, drug interactions and, supportive care to alleviate adverse effects. It also aims to educate them about use of antimicrobials, safe handling of hazardous drugs and proper waste disposal in pediatric oncology pharmacy. It will also teach them about infection control practices and importance of multidisciplinary approach. A key component of the course is the application of USP 797 and 800 guidelines which are crucial for ensuring safe compounding and handling of hazardous drugs protecting both patients and healthcare providers from exposure risk.

Introduction

The Basics of Pediatric Oncology pharmacy course is a comprehensive course that aims to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with knowledge of pediatric oncology pharmacy. Through online lectures and interactive sessions, it will enable pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to understand the classification and mechanism of action of different oncology drugs, drug interactions and, supportive care to alleviate adverse effects. It also aims to educate them about use of antimicrobials, safe handling of hazardous drugs and proper waste disposal in pediatric oncology pharmacy.

Program Details 

• Duration: 12 Weeks
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree: Certificate
• Mode of Education: Online/LMS
• Classes in a Week: Two weeks will be given to complete a module that will be based on recorded sessions (self-paced)
  After completion of each module, one interactive session will take place on zoom.
• Duration of Class: 30-45 minutes-recorded session
  1.5-2 hours-Interactive zoom session
• Timing: LMS-self -paced Interactive session-predefined schedule
• Examination: End of Module exam

Course Organizers

• Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, and Pharmacy Department, IHHN

Teaching Methodologies

• Online course on Learning Module System (Moodle)
• Interactive Videos
• Interactive sessions on zoom

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the basics of common childhood cancers.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of oncology pharmacists in chemotherapy dispensing in different patient settings.
• Discuss the classification of chemotherapeutic drugs.
• Discuss the basics of chemotherapy protocols in pediatric oncology.
• Discuss the chemotherapy dose modification and management of side effects.
• Recognize the importance of supportive care medications in pediatric oncology.
• Implement best practices for sterile compounding and safe handling of hazardous medications, including spill management and waste disposal in oncology settings.
• Discuss about multidisciplinary approach and practices to ensure patient safety, worker safety and environmental protection from hazardous drugs.
• Apply USP 797 and 800 recommendations in various processes of chemotherapy preparation and dispensing.

Scope of Practice

At the end of the course the participants will have comprehensive knowledge of common pediatric cancers and the pharmacotherapeutic approaches used in their treatment. They will also be able to incorporate evidence based best practices in the safe preparation, handling, and dispensing of chemotherapeutic agents in their professional practice.

Certificate Awarding Authority

For More Information

Contact Number: 021 351127 09-17 / 0301-6742113

Extension: 3117-8

Email address: [email protected]