PRONE NURSING COURSE OUTLINE: (subject to change based on class needs and time allowed)

Day 1
Introduction Role of Radiation Oncology Nurse
Basic Radiation Oncology Definitions
Cancer Pathophysiology and Terminology
Clinical Radiation Oncology Pathophysiology
Radiobiology

Lunch

General Symptom Management
Skin Management
Male Pelvis Treatment and Management

Day 2
Brain and Central Nervous System Treatment and Management
Head and Neck Treatment and Management
Breast Treatment and Management
Thoracic Treatment and Management

Lunch

GI/Abdominal Treatment and Management
Bladder Treatment and Management
Female Pelvis Treatment and Management
Special Procedures (If time allows)
Emerging Technologies (If time allows)
Closing/ Thank you's

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Oncology Nursing Society, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.