Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the various treatment modalities in pediatric oncology and hematology.
• Identify the impact of these treatments on the growth and development of pediatric patients.
• Evaluate the late effects of these treatments.
• Apply nursing management strategies in the care of pediatric patients undergoing these treatments.

Unit 2: Lesson 1: Immunotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery and Radiation

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the principles and mechanisms of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation in pediatric oncology.
• Evaluate the effect of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation on the growth and development of pediatric patients.
• Identify the potential late effects of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.
• Apply nursing management strategies in the care of pediatric patients undergoing immunotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 2: Lesson 2: Stem Cell Transplant and Advanced Therapies

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the principles and mechanisms of stem cell transplants and T-cell therapies in pediatric oncology.
2. Explain the potential impact of these advanced therapies on the growth and development of pediatric patients.
3. Identify the potential acute and late effects of these advanced therapies.
4. Apply nursing management strategies in the care of pediatric patients undergoing these.

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities