de Souza Launches New Radiation Oncology eLearning Course through National Collaboration

Many adult patients with cancer will receive radiation therapy (RT) at least once during their illness trajectory. Oncology professionals caring for patients undergoing RT need to be able to understand the patient’s RT treatment plan, prepare the patient for what to expect from RT, as well as recognize the possible side effects of their specific RT treatment site and schedule.

To address this challenge, an interdisciplinary team from the de Souza Institute and clinical oncology practice areas across the country worked closely together and developed a new 8-week Radiation Oncology eLearning course with 33 interactive modules. Radiation therapists contributed deep technical expertise in RT treatment delivery and planning. Nurse educators structured content into sequenced learning modules, while point-of-care nurses ensured relevance to day-to-day patient care.

Members of the Radiation Special Interest Group from the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology provided national perspectives and peer review, helping ensure clinical accuracy and alignment with Canadian best practices.

Together, the team translated complex radiation oncology content into a practical, accessible learning experience for oncology nurses, radiation therapists, physician assistants, social workers, and other allied health professionals.

If you would like more information on this new course, or would like to enrol, visit:
www.desouzainstitute.com/radiation-oncology/