- 7.5hrs
- Public
- Version: 3
- Review due: March 2024
New
This course enables community pharmacists to understand the supply, safe handling, adverse effects, supportive care and potential issues surrounding oral anti-cancer treatments.
About
This education series provides practical learning activities and addresses issues encountered in the community pharmacy setting.
A brief summary of some of the information contained in these learning activities can be found in the summary sheet.
Modules
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the principles of treating cancer with an emphasis on oral anti-cancer drugs. Through increased knowledge and awareness of the principles of oral anti-cancer drugs the community pharmacist will be better equipped to engage and assist cancer patients in the management of medication and treatment related queries.
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the principles and processes for checking a prescription for oral anti-cancer drugs. Through increased knowledge and awareness of the protocols available for specific cancers and the adherence to a verification process for checking a prescription the community pharmacist will be better equipped to engage and assist cancer patients in the management of oral anti-cancer medication and treatment related queries.
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the risks and precautions required when dispensing oral anti-cancer drugs and related waste. The module also aims to educate the community pharmacist on the subsequent advice for patients and carers. Through increased knowledge and awareness of the handling requirements of oral anti-cancer drugs the community pharmacist will be better equipped to prevent occupational exposure and will also be able to engage and assist cancer patients and carers in the management of medication.
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the common drug interactions to consider when dispensing oral anti-cancer drugs. Through increased knowledge and awareness of drug interactions with oral anti-cancer drugs the community pharmacist will be better equipped to engage and assist cancer patients in the management of medication and treatment related queries.
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the common adverse effects and toxicities associated with oral anti-cancer medicines. Through increased knowledge and awareness of the principles of oral anti-cancer drugs the community pharmacist will be better equipped to engage and assist cancer patients in the management of medication and treatment related queries.
The aim of this module is to educate the community pharmacist on the steps involved in providing education to patients and/or carers taking oral anti-cancer medicines. This module brings together many of the principles of cancer medicines in a practical step by step format with a working example. Through increased knowledge and awareness of the education principles of oral anti-cancer medicines the community pharmacist will be better equipped to engage and assist cancer patients in the management of medication and treatment related queries.
Additional Information
Accreditation number: CX22009a/b - CX22014a/b
These six activities have been accredited for 7.5 hours of Group 1 CPD suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 1.25 hours of Group 1 CPD upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Individual resources that are accredited for 1.25 hours of Group 1 CPD as listed below:
| Resource name |
Accreditation |
CPD allocation |
| General principles |
CX22009a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
| Prescriptions and protocols |
CX22010a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
| Dispensing oral anti-cancer drugs |
CX22011a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
| Safe handling of oral anti-cancer drugs and related waste |
CX22012a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
| Adverse effects and supportive care |
CX22013a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
| Patient education |
CX22014a |
1 CPD credits (Group 1) |
Please note, if undertaken via a learning management system (LMS) learners may be eligible for 2 CPD credits per module. The course is currently available through PSA or the Guild.
National competency standards 2016
This online learning module has been developed in collaboration with the following organisations:
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- The Australian College of Pharmacy
- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
- NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group
- The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
Download the mobile app (*enter code pharma*) and complete the interactive mini-quiz.