Course Descriptions

Each pathway includes one or more of the following courses. Please visit the applicable pathway page to see which courses are included.

Cancer Care Basics

This course introduces health care professionals to the essential concepts in oncology and provides fundamental information to those who work with oncology patients and their families.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Cancer Care Basics.

Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification Course (CSTCC)

This course uses content from the de Souza Institute’s Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB), while incorporating Nova Scotia specific treatment and practice guidance for Registered Nurses working in systemic therapy treatment areas.

Learn more about the course on the Learning Institute’s website: Cancer Care Systemic Therapy Certification Course.

Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course (CCMC)

This course is designed for those who have completed the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course to help maintain competency in this area.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course (CCMC) 

Complex Malignant Hematology

This is a comprehensive course covering core competency areas in managing hematological malignancies, providing the knowledge you need to succeed in this challenging and rewarding subspecialty.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Complex Malignant Hematology.

Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice

This course introduces Registered Nurses to oncology nursing practice, including fundamental concepts essential to RNs working with oncology patients.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice.

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites Hematological Malignancies

This course covers cancer care competencies in managing hematological malignancies, and it includes information that is fundamental to those who work with hematology/oncology patients and their families.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites Hematological Malignancies.

Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice (IPODE)

This course provides an opportunity for practicing health professionals to explore common psychosocial issues that individuals and families experience when an adult family member is diagnosed with cancer.

Learn more about the course on the de Souza website: Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice (IPODE)