Overview of Immunotherapy in Cancer – 2 Hours

Description

Recent advances in the study of the immune system have brought about significant changes in how cancer is treated. As immunotherapies become a primary method for treating cancer, oncologists must thoroughly understand the immune system, how cancer evades it, and the mechanisms of action, effectiveness, and safety of current and emerging immunotherapies. The course titled “Overview of Immunotherapy in Cancer” provides essential information on the use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• List the different types of immunotherapy and its therapeutic agents.
• Describe the mechanism of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Discuss the administration of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
• Describe the adverse events of high-dose interleukin 2 therapy and discharge patient counseling.
• List the significant advantages and disadvantages of sipuleucel-T therapy.
• Describe the administration of talimogene laherparepvec therapy.
• Discuss the future of immunotherapy.

Authors: Thao K. Huynh PharmD BCOP 

Contact Hours: 2 Hours 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), and Nurse Practitioners (NP)

Cost: $15 / Participant

Course No: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-22-020-H01-P | Technicians: 0384-9999-22-020-H01-T 

Release Date: 09/09/2022 Expiration Date: 09/09/2025

Course Completion Certificate: A minimum passing score of 70% is necessary to complete the course. You will receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email. Your credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days of completion.

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Thao K. Huynh has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. The program received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure non-commercialization.

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