1. The ONS Standard for Educating Nurses Administering Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Michele Galioto, RN, MSN Director, ONS Education mgalioto@ons.org

2. A bit of background… Gaps noted in 2-day face-to-face & online renewal format Creation of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course Gaps noted with orientation to oncology Additional course options did not fill the orientation/onboarding gap

3. Biggest Unmet Need Orientation Care for & Administer Chemo/Bio Certificate

4. Solution Educational option to pair with practical experience Focus on essential knowledge needs Significant emphasis on safety Emphasis on continuous professional development

5. The Education Pathway Nurse Who Will Administer Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Foundations Course Foundations Renewal RepeatCertificate CourseCertificate RenewalRepeat

6. Which Path is Right for You & Your Staff? All Nurses (unless already earned the certificate) Foundations Course High-Risk, Low-VolumeFoundations Course Renewal Cycle High-Risk, High-VolumeCertificate Course Renewal Cycle

7. In a Nutshell Chemotherapy and Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration Provides the essential information to best prepare all nurses to safely administer chemotherapy and biotherapy. The ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course Builds upon the Fundamentals course Increase the level of understanding, matching increased expertise Provides greater detail re: Safe handling Administration Recommendations for care for those receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy.

8. Documentation Provided Foundations Contact hours of CNE ONS Provider Card Certificate Contact hours of CNE ONS Provider Card ONCC Certificate of Added Qualification Neither course is a “certification” Neither course offers a credential

9. Frequently Asked Questions Is the certificate course required? If I’ve earned the certificate can I renew my provider card via the Foundations course renewal? What is a good timeline for completion of both courses if I want my staff to earn the certificate? Are vouchers available for the Foundations and Certificate course?

10. What Questions Do You Have? Michele Galioto, RN, MSN Director, ONS Education mgalioto@ons.org