BOPA Introduction to Oncology Course 2023 – Info for Registration and Content Preview

BOPA Introduction to Oncology Courses 2023

Leeds Cohort – Registration will be opening in early January 2023London Cohort – Registration will be opening in March 2023

 

Please note, reservation of places are not available prior to registration opening.

Content of the Course

Day 1 Basics to Oncology

What is cancer?

How do we treat cancer?

Cancer patient pathway

Clinical verification workshop

Technical services – behind the scene

Advanced roles for pharmacy technicians

 

Day 2 Introduction to Oncology

Oncological emergencies

Administration and extravasation

Cancer drugs funding and commissioning

Side effects of SACT workshop

Clinical trials

 

Look out for more information on the BOPA social media platforms!

 

The Education and Training Subcommittee

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