APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy-Biotherapy Renewal

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Standards for Practice and Education Safe and consistent administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy to children and adolescents requires specific knowledge and specialized skills. ! Chemotherapy and biotherapy administered to children and adolescents should be provided by registered nurses who have completed APHON’s Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program. ! The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum, Fourth Edition, offers the specific knowledge required through a didactic course and an online renewal examination. ! A clinical practicum by the employer of the nurse is recommended to validate the clinical skills used in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy. A Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider is a registered nurse who has successfully completed APHON’s Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course and maintained provider status. ! Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider status is maintained by renewal every 3 years. ! Renewal is obtained by successfully completing an online exam. ! Annual education specific to administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy and skills validation by employers are recommended. The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum, Fourth Edition Some of the questions in the posttest refer to general chemotherapy/biotherapy information that can be found in The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum, Fourth Edition. If you do not have the fourth edition available, you may use previous editions as a resource. However, please note that previous editions will not have the most up-to-date information.