Training Resources for Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
Training - Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Toolkit
This list is intended as a guide to learning resources available to pharmacists new to oncology and those with experience who are addressing gaps in their knowledge, skills and abilities.
It is not meant to be a comprehensive list. Some resources require memberships/registration or fee ($$) for access.
General clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired in entry to practice degree and will not be covered here.
Clinical Oncology Order Review
- Refer to local institutional practice and standards
- Sample process:
- BCCA Chemotherapy Checklist
- Checking Chemo Orders
- Drug Interaction Assessment (CAPhO membership required - webinar)
Essential Knowledge of Cancer and its Management
- Oncology Basics (CAPhO membership required)
- Addressing Basics in Cancer
- Core Competency Program (HOPA membership required)
- Oncology Pharmacotherapy and Biosimilars (ISOPP membership required but is free)
- Pharmacy Anti-Cancer Drug Course (ISOPP membership required)
Enhanced Knowledge for patient-centred, anticancer and supportive care
- Oncology Fundamentals Day (CAPhO membership required)
- Basics of Oncology Drug Funding Process (webinar)
- UTIC course (ISOPP membership required)
- Resilience in Cancer Services (ISOPP)
- Sexual Health and Cancer
- Clinical Pharmacy Key Performance Indicators in ambulatory oncology (webinar)
- Engaging Pharmacy Oncology Learners
- LGBTQIA+ Clinical Considerations in Cancer Care
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cancer Care
