Plan of Study
11-week Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course
This 11-week certification course is comprised of the following components:
- Knowledge: Online, independent, interactive learning modules and final exam in collaboration with the de Souza Institute's Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotheraphy (PSCB) course
- Skills: In-person skills and simulation lab day with the CSTCC faculty
- Performance: Integrated clinical preceptorship throughout the course
Timeline
This represents a general timeline for the course. The exact delivery model may vary between offerings.
- Week 1–7: Self-directed online learning
- Week 8–9: In-person skills and simulation lab day (7.5 hours)
- Week 10–11: Virtual final exam – 2 hours with proctor
- Preceptorship: Clinical practice: Integrated clinical preceptorship throughout; minimum 3 shifts
6-week Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course
Learners with an appropriate level of prior learning and experience may be able to complete the course on an accelerated 6-week timeline. This plan of study contains the same learning content and requirements as the 11-week course. This option is only offered in special circumstances and in collaboration with CSTCC faculty. It is recommended that learners register for the 11-week course.
Timeline
This represents a general timeline for the course. The exact delivery model may vary between offerings.
- Week 1–4: Self-directed online learning
- Week 5: In-person skills and simulation lab day (7.5 hours)
- Week 6: Virtual final exam – 2 hours with proctor
- Preceptorship: Clinical practice: Integrated clinical preceptorship throughout; minimum 3 shifts