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CALHN Nursing Education Courses

Fundamentals of Cancer Nursing Workshop, Day Two, “Oncological Emergencies”

Audience:

Open to Nursing Staff, particularly those staff working in the Cancer Program or those with limited experience in cancer. New nursing staff are encouraged to attend within 6 months of commencing in the Cancer Program.

Aim:

The clinical skills workshop is designed to provide nurses new to cancer with the basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of early recognition, systematic assessment and application of appropriate interventions for cancer supportive care.

Topics Covered

  • Tumour Lysis Syndrome
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • SVC Obstruction
  • Infusion Related Reactions
  • Cytokine Release Syndrome
  • Extravasation


Objectives of Workshop

  • Describe the general principles, pathophysiology and diagnosis of various oncological emergencies
  • Describe potential risk factors for oncological emergencies
  • Identify strategies to prevent oncological emergencies
  • Explore nursing considerations, interventions and management for patients presenting with an oncological emergency
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical reasoning and prioritisation of care and assessment


Date

Monday 05 May 2025 - Applications close 28 April 2025

0830 – 1630

Royal Adelaide Hospital


Cost

Non SA Health Employees:  $75.00 

CALHN / SA Health Employees:  No charge


Bookings essential

Click here for CALHN employee application

Click here for SA Health employee Application

Click her for External Application


For further Information please contact workshop Coordinator:

Cancer Program Nurse Educator

Phone: 0417 037 743