CHEMOAEP0321 - Chemotherapy Administration Education Program March 2, 2021

1. Identify various therapeutic modalities used to treat cancer with emphasis on chemotherapy and biotherapy
2. Identify selected commonly used agents, their mechanisms of action, and any unique administration issues
3. Review chemotherapy dose calculations and practice examples
4. Discuss immediate complications of cancer therapy, extravasation and hypersensitivity
5. Discuss nursing measures required to prevent and/or reduce complications
6. Discuss safety precautions necessary when handling cytotoxic agents

AMA Accreditation

NYU Long Island School of Medicine is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians through 3/31/2023. Provider #0006392

Nursing Accreditation

NYU Langone Medical Center- Long Island is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multi-State Division(NEMSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Provider Number:  Provider# NY009-2020 through Oct 9, 2020.  

Social Worker Continuing Education Credit

NYU Long Island School of Medicine Office of CME and CE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of Continuing Education for licensed social workers.  Provider #0319.