•   15.75hrs
  •   Public
  •   Version: 3.2
  •   Review due: June 2019

The Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) supports health professionals to develop the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to administer antineoplastic drugs and handle related waste safely.


About

ADAC provides standardised education for the safe administration of antineoplastic drugs and handling of related waste.

The course consists of online learning and assessment supported by a clinical skill workshop to consolidate theory to practice. Competency assessments are used to assess clinical skill. There are three exit points in the courses for those participants only requiring education to a certain skills level.


Modules

See the ADAC information sheet for learners

Overview of how to handle antineoplastic drugs and related waste ensuring the safety of staff, patients, carers and family members. 

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Overview of how antineoplastic drugs work.

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Provides an overview of requirements when checking antineoplastic drug treatment protocols and prescriptions.

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Overview of education for patients, carers and family members regarding antineoplastic drug treatment.

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Overview of patient assessment before, during and on completion of antineoplastic drug administration. 

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Overview of administering oral antineoplastic drugs.

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Overview of administering intravenous antineoplastic drugs.

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Additional Information


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Performance criteria

To demonstrate ongoing competency and maintenance of clinical skill participants are able to complete the ADAC Reassessment of clinical competency course.

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What you will achieve

  • Understanding of hazards associated with handling and administration of antineoplastic drugs 
  • Understanding of how antineoplastic drugs work 
  • Principles of reviewing antineoplastic drug treatment protocols and prescriptions
  • Principles of patient assessment and education when administering antineoplastic drugs
  • Principles of safe administration of antineoplastic drugs

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for nursing staff administering antineoplastic drugs. Medical and allied health staff may find components of the course useful for their clinical practice. 

 

How does your facility implement this education resource?

All courses are accessible if your facility is already registered with eviQ Education. If you are not already registered you can register below.

 
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