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November 27, 2025: de Souza Institute Systems Maintenance
On November 27, 2025 we will be performing scheduled maintenance that will impact the de Souza Institute web sites and systems, including the eLearning Centre and My Account.
Please expect our sites and all courses to be unavailable starting on November 27 at 21:00 (9 PM) Eastern time and ending on November 27 at 23:00 (11 PM) Eastern time.
Oncological Emergencies – Core Conditions
Oncologic emergencies are critical conditions that demand immediate medical attention to prevent serious harm or death. Learn to identify and respond to: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Febrile Neutropenia and Sepsis, Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Cytokine Release Syndrome, and Malignant Spinal Cord Compression.
Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice
Develop knowledge and skills in psychosocial care in cancer, including assessing and addressing distress and coping from a family centered perspective. The course uses case-based format and virtual classroom to support group learning.
Advanced Pain Management Course
Pain can be a debilitating symptom and is often a patient’s top concern. Learn the pathophysiology of cancer pain, cancer pain syndromes, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for intractable pain in palliation and how to conduct educational and advocacy work.
Education in Palliative Care (EPC) Course Series
Learn how to provide comprehensive and person-centred palliative care for patients living with serious illness such as cancer, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), congestive heart failure (CHF), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Learning Pathway for Nurses New to Oncology
Unsure of which course to start with? Checkout our Learning Pathway page for Nurses New to Oncology to help decide which courses are right for your experience level.