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Oncology partnership develop post-master’s foundation in hematology course for advanced practice providers
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The Oncology Nursing Society, American Society of Hematology and Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology have agreed to cooperate on the development of a post-master’s foundation in hematology course for the advanced practice provider, expected to officially launch in summer 2015.
This partnership provides access to hematology experts who will create a comprehensive course, and meets the shared educational and organizational needs of ONS, ASH and APAO.
ONS will provide continuing nursing education and host the course on its learning management and evaluation systems while ASH and APAO will serve as co-providers, with ASH providing continuing medical education.
All three organizations will cooperate in designing the course, developing its educational content and distributing it to their customers.
“Mid-level practitioners are vital to today’s healthcare team,” Paula Rieger, RN, MSN, CAE, FAAN, chief executive officer of ONS, said in a release. “We are pleased to announce this partnership that will build on the work each organization has done in preparing the workforce of the future.”
Linda J. Burns
“Advanced practice providers are critical to the delivery of high-quality care to patients with blood disorders,” ASH President Linda J. Burns, MD, of the University of Minnesota, said in the release. “ASH is pleased to partner with ONS and APAO on this state-of-the-art course designed specifically for these integral members of the hematology team.”
APAO President Evgeny Mikler, PA-C, noted, “This is a great opportunity to provide collaborative educational programs for advanced practice providers and promote team-based care.”
This joint product is intended to enhance other ONS resources for advanced practice providers, including its Post-Master’s Foundation in Cancer Care for the Advanced Practice Provider Online Course. This course is intended to provide novice oncology practitioners with the core content they need to provide evidence-based care to patients with cancer. The course has been used as the didactic component to the practical experience offered in fellowship and orientation programs.