Knowledge base

General Question (1)

General questions

NCPD Contact Hours (1)

• How do I find free NCPD contact hours?

Cancer Treatment Administration Competence (1)

Cancer treatment administration resources.

Cancer Treatment Administration Competence (5)

• What is the difference between a certification and a certificate?
• Is there a chemotherapy certification?
• If I have my oncology certification, do I also need a certificate to administer antineoplastic medications?

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Safe Handling (2)

Safe handling resources and general information.

Personal Protective Equipment (3)

• Should PPE be worn when administering immunotherapy and biologics?
• Should PPE be used when handling bodily fluids of those receiving hazardous drugs and for how long?
• What are the recommendations for wearing PPE when handling hazardous drugs?

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (1)

• Can nurses who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive administer hazardous drugs?

Treatment Administration Safety (1)

Treatment administration safety resources and general information.

Treatment Administration Safety (3)

• Is an independent double check with two chemotherapy competent professionals required for immunotherapy and biologics?
• Can a licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or other unlicensed personnel administer antineoplastic agents in any practice setting?
• Does a physician or advanced practice provider need to be on site when antineoplastics are being administered?

ONS Courses (1)

ONS Courses

Cancer Treatment Courses (1)

• Which ONS course is best to complete based on my antineoplastic administration needs?

Vascular Access (2)

Vascular access resources and general information.

Implanted Ports (2)

• Is port accessing a sterile procedure?
• What should I do if a port doesn’t have blood return and can I use the port for chemotherapy if blood return is absent?

Other Vascular Access (1)

• Can I give vesicants via a midline catheter?