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Learning at Dana-Farber Online Courses

  • An Overview of USP <797>


    Course Experts: Maria Vecchiarelli Kimball, PharmD, BCOP; Brian Thomson, PharmD

    Course Description: This course provides an overview of USP <797> and describes sterile compounding best practices including garbing requirements, cleaning, and disinfecting the sterile environment.
    USP 797, Sterile Compounding, Environmental Monitoring, Beyond-Use Dates (BUD), Garbing Requirements, Cleaning and Disinfection, Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP), Ri...
  • A Day in the Life of a Dana-Farber Pharmacist


    Course Experts: Kenneth Almeida, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP; Angeliki Karapanos, PharmD; Bridget Scullion, PharmD, BCOP; Iman Suliman, PharmD, BCACP; Monica Syngal, PharmD; Maria Vecchiarelli Kimball, PharmD, BCOP; Jessica Shaver, PharmD; Wendelin Nelson, PharmD, BCOP; Gurpreet Sagoo, PharmD

    Course Description: This course outlines the key attributes and responsibilities of featured pharmacist roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It also describes the interprofessional co...
  • Introduction to Immunotherapy Toxicities


    Course Expert: Samantha Morrison-Ma, MSN, RN, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

    Course Description: This course provides an introduction to checkpoint inhibitor therapy and its associated toxicities. Prior knowledge of cancer basics is recommended. This course is appropriate for nurses at all levels caring for oncology patients.
    Immunotherapy, Toxicities, Immunotherapy toxicities, Autoimmune, Checkpoint, Checkpoint inhibitors, Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Atezoli...
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions (HSR) Treatment Algorithm: Medication Related / Outpatient Infusion Clinic


    Course Expert: Megan Corbett, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN

    Course Description: This course provides nurse learners with tools to support an evidence-based approach when caring for patients with hypersensitivity reactions.
    HSR, Hypersensitivity, Reaction, Hypersensitivity Reaction, Epinephrine, Epi, Epi-Pen, Allergy, Allergic Reaction, Histamine, Anaphylaxis
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 6: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome & Spinal Cord Compression


    Course Expert: Samantha Morrison-Ma, MSN, RN, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to Superior Vena Cava Syndrome & Spinal Cord Compression.
    Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVC Syndrome), Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC), Pathophysiology, Interventions, Nursing Considerations, Patient Education, Mediastinal Disease, Thrombus, Venous Stasis, V...
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 5: Cardiac Tamponade & Malignant Pleural Effusions


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to cardiac tamponade and malignant pleural effusions.
    Cardiac Tamponade, Pulsus Paradoxus, Echocardiogram, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Tachycardia, Low-Voltage QRS Complexes, PR Segment Depression, Electrical Alte...
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 4: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy & Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to Hypercalcemia of Malignancy and SIADH.
    Hypercalcemia, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), Nursing Prerequisites, Patient Safety, Bone Resorption, Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HHM), Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Calcitriol, Calcitonin, Renal Insufficienc...
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 3: Tumor Lysis Syndrome


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to Tumor Lysis Syndrome.
    Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS), Nursing Prerequisites, Patient Safety, Evidence-Based Interventions, Individualized Care, Learner Outcomes, Electrolyte Imbalances, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Hyperkalemia, Hyperuricemia, Hyperphosphatemia, Hypocalcemia...
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 2: Neutropenic Fever, Sepsis & Septic Shock


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to neutropenia, sepsis, and septic shock.
    Neutropenic Fever, Sepsis, Septic Shock, Nursing Prerequisites, Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), Neutropenia, Fever, Infection, Myelosuppression, Nadir, Diagnostics, Intervention, Treatment, Colony Stimulating Growth Factor, Antibiotics, B...
  • Oncological Emergencies Part 1: Bleeding, Clotting & Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to bleeding, clotting, and disseminated intravascular coagulation, also known as DIC.
    Oncologic Emergencies, Bleeding, Clotting, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), Nursing Prerequisites, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Neutropenia, Hematologic Malignancies, Solid Tumors, Hemo...
  • Safe Administration of Hazardous Drugs


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This course fosters safe administration of hazardous drugs, covering consent, chemotherapy order processes, and administration routes. Prior knowledge of safe drug handling is required.
    Oncology Care, Patient Safety, Evidence-Based Interventions, Individualized Care, Antineoplastic Therapy, Consent Process, Order Verification, Criteria to Treat, Patient Consent, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Pre-medications, D...
  • Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs


    Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

    Course Description: This foundational course enhances safety in handling hazardous drugs in patient care, covering exposure routes, spill management, and differentiating irritants from vesicants, including vesicant extravasation response. It prepares learners for more advanced courses.
    PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, Gloves, Mask, Contamination, Goggles, Hazardous Drugs, Hazardous, Medication, Medication Safety, Closed Syst...