Oncology/Palliative Care Certificate of Professional Achievement

The Oncology/Palliative Care program provides the Registered Nurse with the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Content enables the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient and family throughout the diagnosis and treatment of the illness and end-of-life.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have a college diploma, university degree or equivalent and current registration (RN) with the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario.

Mandatory Courses:
RNRS 1055 Oncology Nursing 1
RNRS 1056 Oncology Nursing 2
RNRS 1057 Oncology Nursing Practicum RN
RNRS 1064 Counseling Skills in Oncology
RNRS 1065 Orientation to Palliative Care
RNRS 1066 Comfort Measures

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