ONS offers a variety of courses aimed at preparing nurses to administer antineoplastics. Each are targeted at a slightly different audience based on experience and frequency of antineoplastic administration as well as indication for treatment. Below is a summary of course offerings and appropriate audiences.  

Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Fundamentals of Administration: This course is targeted at nurses with less than a year of experience in administering antineoplastics. It is also appropriate for nurses who administer these agents less than once per month and/or for non-oncologic indications. Those who successfully complete the course content, pass the examination with an 80% or better, and complete the course evaluation will receive an ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider card. 

Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Renewal Course: This course is for those who wish to renew their ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider card after the initial successful completion of the Fundamentals course. Some instead choose to move on to the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate course at this point, but for those whose needs are met with the Fundamentals course, the renewal course allows them to keep their provider card current. 

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate Course: This course is targeted at nurses with more than a year of experience in administering chemotherapy and will build on experiences and fundamental knowledge of antineoplastic administration principles. It is recommended for nurses who frequently (> 1 time a month) administer antineoplastics for oncologic indications. Those who successfully complete the course content, pass the examination with an 80% or better, and complete the course evaluation will receive an ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider card as well as an ONS/ONCC certificate of added knowledge.  

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Renewal Course: This course is for those who wish to renew their ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Course provider card after the initial successful completion of the certificate course.