Program History and Updates Originally developed from collaboration between the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium (PBMTC) nursing discipline group and the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON),
(Module 8), and more. Because the course is designed to teach nurse learners how to care for pediatric transplant patients at their institution, learners can expect an emphasis on the following components: • Core foundational concepts that are required before learning specific institutional practices • Embracing a multidisciplinary team approach and plan of care • Providing psychosocial support and education for patients, parents, and family members about what to do/expect during their care This course is meant to be paired with classroom training about institutional-specific pediatric transplant practices. Each module is provided in Microsoft PowerPoint® format with extensive notes
BMT? HPCT? HSCT? Oh, my! Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a rapidly evolving, relatively new field — just think about how many names you have used when referring to transplantation! Successful human application of HSCT has emerged over the last 45–50 years. What once may have been considered a “desperate clinical maneuver”
Foundations of Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Core Curriculum was the first of its kind: the only “how to” publication serving nurses caring for pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients. For almost 20 years, this course has been highly valued among APHON members and non-members alike who depend on its uniqueness as a well-rounded, informative resource. This new edition includes updates across nine modules, covering topics such as transplant types and sources (Module 1), administration and management of infusions (Module 4), immune re-constitution and late effects
knowledgeable about the immune system and its components. Any discussion of HSCT must begin with definitions of relevant terms and an overview of how far and how fast we have traveled to reach this point. Learners who utilize the third edition of the Foundations of Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Core Curriculum can expect to begin their HSCT educational journey with an overview of HSCT that will lay the groundwork needed by any nurse who provides care to pediatric transplant patients.
now provides a cure for thousands of patients. HSCT is a complex process that will have life- long implications for the recipient. To develop an understanding of HSCT concepts, one must be
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