HOPA Core Competency
This product is popular among those looking for the most up-to-date, comprehensive oncology pharmacy knowledge to bridge the gap between their current and future skillsets. Take a look at the learning opportunities below.
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2023 Core Competency Program Bundle (Individual)
On-demand The HOPA Core Competency Program provides fundamental education to pharmacists who are new to oncology pharmacy. Learn more -
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2023 Core Competency Program Bundle (Institutional)
On-demand The HOPA Core Competency Program provides fundamental education to pharmacists who are new to oncology pharmacy. Learn more -
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Module 1: Basic Oncology Pharmacology
On-demand At the end of this module, participants will have the foundational building blocks necessary to begin to understand the role of medications in the treatment of cancer. Learn more -
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Module 2: Evaluation of Chemotherapy Orders and Initial Patient Assessment
On-demand This module provides hematology/oncology pharmacists with comprehensive guidance on verifying an entire chemotherapy order. The module begins with an overview of existing standards on best practices for safe use of chemotherapy and biologic agents and is followed by a discussion on key pieces to extract while reviewing patient charts. Learn more -
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Module 3: Monitoring and Modifying Cancer Treatment Care Plans
On-demand The module describes and demonstrate the information needed to effectively modify care plans based on efficacy and toxicity of previous treatments. Learn more -
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Module 4: Calculating Appropriate Doses of Anticancer Medications for Hematology/Oncology Patients
On-demand This module discusses a variety of calculations that may be encountered by the hematology/oncology practitioner. Learn more -
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Module 5: Effective Patient Education
On-demand Upon completion of this module, pharmacists will be able to develop a strategy for education and establish themselves as a key player on the oncology care team. Learn more -
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Module 6: Designing and Implementing Supportive Care Plans
On-demand This module covers management of common chemotherapy adverse events, and oncologic emergencies. Learn more -
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Module 7: Extravasation: When Chemotherapy Misses the Mark
On-demand This module helps pharmacists establish or improve their practices to provide accurate and efficient care during an extravasation. Learn more -
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Module 8: Value-Based Frameworks in Oncology
On-demand This module reviews the available tools for analyzing cost effectiveness in oncology, their validity, and limitations of applying these tools to everyday practice. Learn more -
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Module 9: Medication Procurement
On-demand This module provides participants with an overview of the medication procurement process as it relates to oncology pharmacy. Upon completion of this module, pharmacists will gain a working knowledge of process of medication procurement and the role of specialty pharmacy in the procurement pathway. Learn more -
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Module 10: Billing and Reimbursement
On-demand This module reviews financial risk reduction strategies for oncology patients and health-systems. Learn more -
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Module 11: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
On-demand This module discusses recommended disposal practices of hazardous materials. Learn more -
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Module 12: Investigational Drug Principles
On-demand Upon completion, pharmacists will obtain expertise in documentation of drug accountability and knowledge of procedures, staffing and workflow required to implement a pharmacy investigational drug service. Learn more