17.75 CEs - Training Program to Build Communication Skills for Oncology RNs, APRNs, & PAs

As survivorship for Adolescent and Young Adult {(AYA); (ages 15-45)} oncology patients improves, there is a greater need to address quality of life issues, particularly in the area of reproductive health. The NCI-Funded Enriching Communication Skills for Health Professionals in Oncofertility (ECHO) is a web-based training program focusing on building communication skills.

Training Topics

• Risk of infertility
• Fertility preservation
• Sexual functioning
• Body image
• Ethical, social, and cultural considerations

This program is available at no cost and upon completion of all course requirements; participants will receive 17.75 continuing education credits. To be eligible participants must:

• Be a social worker, psychologist, nurse, or advanced practice provider
• Work in an in or out-patient oncology care setting
• Provide oncology care for at least 5 AYA cancer patients (ages 15-45) per year
• Commit to 1-2 hours for 8 weeks for web- based learning and activities

All interested applicants should visit www.echo.rhoinstitute.org to complete their application online no later than November 22nd, 2019. If you have any questions regarding the program please email echo@moffitt.org or call Bianca Augusto, program coordinator, at 813-745-6213.

ECHO is funded by a National Cancer Institute R25 Training Grant: 5R25CA142519-02

PIs: Gwendolyn Quinn and Susan Vadaparampil

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