Whakaminenga / Who is this for: all Waitematā staff looking after cancer patients
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours

Course contact: Carolyn Turnhout  021515756

Frequency: This course may be completed every 2 years.

About: 

• Introduction to the Cancer Services team in Waitemata 
• The cancer cell, 'oncogenesis'
• Diagnostics: Pathology & Radiology
• Treatment options
• The 31 and 62 day Cancer target Pathway
• Oncological medical emergencies
• How to identify neutropenia and the management of Febrile neutropenic patients'
• Pacific and Maori Cancer Nurse Care
• Psychological distress, Tips to manage this.
• The Role of the Psychology and Social Work Cancer support team