Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites Hematological Malignancies - On Demand (CDSH)
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This course highlights the care of multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia, providing comprehensive information about incidence, pathophysiology, and risk factors for developing these hematological malignancies. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow up care is discussed in detail and provide learners with essential knowledge for the care of patients with hematological malignancies.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the normal structure and function of the immune system, and normal hematopoiesis.
- Identify the etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology of multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia.
- Outline the diagnosis and staging for multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemia.
- Describe the current management and treatment modalities for multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemia.
- Describe the nursing role and considerations for caring for patients with multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemia.
- Teach patients (and their families/caregivers) self-management strategies for living with multiple myeloma, lymphoma and leukemia.
Successful completion of either Cancer Care Basics, Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice or Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy is required to register in this course.
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