Course Calendar. Fall Summer

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Course Calendar

Fall 2015 - Summer 2016

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de Souza Institute

Mission:

To inspire and empower health care professionals to provide the best cancer and palliative care through education and mentorship.

About de Souza Institute:

In 2008, the Ontario government funded de Souza Institute to support nurses that care for cancer patients and their families. In 2013, de Souza Institute expanded its mandate to include other health care professionals. Through de Souza Institute, health care professionals obtain the specialized skills to guide and help cancer patients throughout their journey (prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliation). de Souza Institute courses are off ered primarily online with the occasional course through webcast or in-person.

de Souza Institute is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Cancer Care Ontario and University Health Network to off er the best continuing education in cancer and palliative care.

Interprofessional Courses

Many of the de Souza Institute courses are off ered with an interprofessional focus.

If you are a physician, nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, pharmacist, spiritual care provider, psychologist or radiation therapist you may be interested in taking one of the following courses:

• Addressing Compassion Fatigue, Managing Grief and Loss amongst Healthcare Professionals • Advance Care Planning

• Cancer Prevention

• Cancer Survivorship: Partnering With Patients to Improve Their Experience • Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (EPEC™-O)

• Foundation of Cancer Disease Sites A, B, C

• Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice (based on nursing practice however suitable for regulated health care professionals) • Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care

• Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Communication • IPODE Project Courses

• Management of Dyspnea

• Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer • Patient Navigation

• Patient Teaching and Education • Psychosocial Care Education

*To register for these courses visit www.desouzainstitute.com

42%

of women

45%

of men

will develop cancer in

their lifetime

In Canada

Please note that course details may change.

For additional information visit www.desouzainstitute.com or contact us at [email protected]

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Mission... 1

About de Souza Institute... 1

Interprofessional Courses... 1

de Souza Designations for Nurses...

3 Courses by Domain:

Treatment and Delivery of Evidence Based Care... 4

• Advanced Pain Assessment and Management • Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice • Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part A • Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part B • Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part C • Foundations of Oncology for ER Nurses • Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care • Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer • Management of Dyspnea • Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy • Radiation Oncology

Therapeutic & Supportive Relationships...

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• Advance Care Planning • Addressing Compassion Fatigue, Managing Grief and Loss amongst Healthcare Professionals • Cancer Survivorship: Partnering with Patients to Improve their Experience • Psychosocial Care Education Day • IPODE: Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory & Practice

Patient Teaching & Coaching...

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• Cancer Prevention • IPODE: Families in Oncology & Palliative Care • IPODE: Sexual Health in Cancer (Part 1) • IPODE: Sex Counselling in Cancer (Part 2) • Patient Navigation • Patient Teaching and Education • Maximizing Teaching and Communication Skills for Personal Support Workers

Developing Professional Practice and Leadership...

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• de Souza Expert Facilitator in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Communication

Certifi cations and Continuing Competency Support...

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• Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance • CNA Hospice Palliative Care Exam Study Group • CNA Oncology Exam Study Group • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Certifi cation Exam (CPHON) Study Group

de Souza Expert Facilitator Program... 6

Course Packages... 7

Meet the Facilitators...

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35 COURSES

H E A L T H P R O F E S S I O N A L S

6500

250,000+

LEARNING HOURS

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What is a de Souza Designation?

The de Souza Designation is the latest standard in cancer care nursing excellence. Nurses with the de Souza Designation are recognized by employers, patients and families, policymakers and the public as well-regarded health care professionals possessing strong communication and leadership skills. They are also known as lifelong learners providing nursing excellence in psychosocial care.

The designations are open to all nurses across Canada that care for patients with or at risk of developing cancer. Once a designation is achieved, nurses are expected to maintain their designation through ongoing professional education and practice. Below are details on each designation:

de Souza Designations for Nurses

de Souza Intern

For undergraduate nursing students with

an interest in oncology and/or hospice palliative care

Earning a de Souza Intern Designation requires:

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Obtaining a total of 2.0 credits; by completing at least one course from each of the four domains of practice

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Passing the Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course

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Completion of the clinical placement in an area of practice that provides cancer or hospice palliative care

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Successful completion of an undergraduate RN BScN program, and have a valid licence issued by the provincial/territorial RN regulatory body

de Souza Nurse Associate

Earning a de Souza Nurse Associate Designation requires:

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Passing the Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course and/or the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

course

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At least one year (1950 hours) of continuous clinical experience

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Having current registration and being in good standing with the College of Nurses in your province or territory

For RNs or RPNs, not specialized in oncology or hospice palliative care, but are caring for patients with or at risk of developing cancer, or providing palliative

care

de Souza Nurse

Earning a de Souza Nurse Designation requires:

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course

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Completion of a 75 hour clinical fellowship

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Certifi cation in oncology or hospice palliative care by CNA, CPHON or ONCC

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For RNs who are certifi ed in oncology, hospice palliative care or pediatric oncology

de Souza APN

Earning a de Souza APN Designation requires:

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course

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Completion of a 150 hour Clinical Fellowship and a research project; both pre-approved by de Souza Institute

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Certifi cation in oncology or hospice palliative care by CNA, CPHON or ONCC

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For Master’s prepared RNs, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists,

and Educators who are certifi ed in oncology, hospice palliative care or

pediatric oncology

de Souza Scholar

Earning a de Souza Scholar Designation requires:

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Completion of the advanced course in leadership and research

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Completion of a de Souza research mentorship/fellowship

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Holding two OTN nursing rounds and moderating two OTN nursing rounds

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Publication in a peer-reviewed journal within the four domains of practice

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Receive grant funding in research, education or leadership in Oncology or Hospice Palliative Care

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For nurses pursuing a Post-Doctorate or PhD in an oncology or hospice palliative

care related fi eld; nurse executives, managers, professors or scientists

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Treatment & Delivery of Evidence Based Care

Advanced Pain Assessment and Management

Participants will learn the pathophysiology of cancer pain, cancer pain syndromes, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for intractable pain in palliation and how to conduct educational and advocacy work.

Credits: 0.5 | Learning Hours: 24 | Format: Online & Webcast

• February 1, 2016 to April 4, 2016 • May 2, 2016 to July 4, 2016

• September 6, 2016 to November 7, 2016

Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice

This course will introduce regulated health care professionals to essential concepts in oncology practice. This course covers breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer. The content is optimized for nurses and is open to other regulated health care professionals.

Credits: 0.75 | Learning Hours: 40 | Format: Online

• January 18, 2016 to May 9, 2016 • March 7, 2016 to June 27, 2016 • May 30, 2016 to September 19, 2016 • July 11, 2016 to October 31, 2016

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part A

This course addresses assessment, care and management issues in leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and pediatric cancers. Foundations of Nursing Practice is a prerequisite.

Credits: 0.25 | Learning Hours: 12.5 | Format: Online

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part B

This course addresses assessment, care and management in head and neck, GI, endocrine, and skin cancers.

Foundations of Nursing Practice is a prerequisite.

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part C

This course addresses assessment, care and management issues in sarcoma, GU, gynecological and CNS cancers.

Foundations of Nursing Practice is a prerequisite.

Foundations in Oncology for ER Nurses

This course is developed to address the issue of cancer patients presenting to the ER with pending/diagnosed oncologic emergencies.

• January 18, 2016 to May 9, 2016 • March 7, 2016 to June 27, 2016 • September 12, 2016 to January 4, 2017

Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care

Participants will build their communication, assessment and symptom management skills as well as strategies for teaching clients in different hospital/palliative care settings.

• January 18, 2016 to February 29, 2016 • April 11, 2016 to May 23, 2016 • July 18, 2016 to August 29, 2016

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

This course is designed to build nursing knowledge and skills in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration and care. Participants must be Registered Nurses with vascular access device competence.

Credits: 1.0 | Learning Hours: 35 | Format: Online & In Class

• January 11, 2016 to March 28, 2016 • April 11, 2016 to June 27, 2016

• September 19, 2016 to December 5, 2016

Radiation Oncology

Participants will learn radiation therapy protocols, its implications on the patient, different treatment methods and a nurse’s role to prevent or treat radiation related side effects.

• September 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016

Courses by Domain

Management of Dyspnea*

This course is a collaboration between Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) and de Souza Institute, and consists of three online modules promoting an evidence-based wholistic approach to dyspnea care.

• Open Enrollment starting in January, 2016

Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer *

This course was created in collaboration between Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) and de Souza Institute. This course consists of six online modules promoting an evidence-based wholistic approach to care and management of depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer.

• Open Enrollment starting January 2016

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Therapeutic & Supportive Relationships

Advance Care Planning

This course will focus on the fundamental principles of advance care planning in acute care and community care and their application.

• January 18, 2016 to March 14, 2016 • May 2, 2016 to June 27, 2016

Addressing Compassion Fatigue, Managing Grief and Loss

amongst Healthcare Professionals

This course is designed to help health care professionals understand the impact of grief and loss on their own well-being and how to apply self care to promote work life balance.

Credits: 0.25 | Learning Hours: 13 | Format: Online & Webcast

• April 18, 2016 to June 27, 2016

Psychosocial Care Education (Workshop)

This course aims to provide participants with tools and strategies to support patients and their families with their psychosocial needs as they move through the cancer system.

Credits: 0.25 | Learning Hours: 12.5 | Format: Online & In Class

• November 9, 2015 to December 14, 2015

Cancer Survivorship: Partnering With Patients to Improve

Their Experience

This course is designed with an interprofessional focus. It provides a comprehensive review of common survivorship issues on best practices in helping cancer patients deal with challenges in the post treatment phase of the cancer experience.

• January 25, 2016 to April 4,2016 • May 9, 2016 to July 18, 2016

Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice - IPODE

This course will examine common individual and family experiences across the illness trajectory from a theoretical, empirical and clinical perspective.

Credits: 1.0 | Learning Hours: 48 | Format: Live Online • January, 2016

Patient Navigation

This course is designed to help regulated health care professionals apply the principles of navigation throughout the cancer care continuum.

• January 11, 2016 to March 21, 2016 • May 2, 2016 to July 11, 2016

Patient Teaching and Education

This self-paced course is designed to help health care professionals identify learning styles of patients and adjust their delivery of information accordingly.

• October 26, 2015 to November 23, 2015 • January 18, 2016 to February 15, 2016 • May 9, 2016 to June 6, 2016

Maximizing Teaching and Communication Skills for

Personal Support Workers

This self-paced course is designed to help Personal Support Workers identify learning styles of their clients and use this knowledge to deliver health and wellness education effectively.

• February 08, 2016 to March 7, 2016 • July 11, 2016 to August 8, 2016

Patient Teaching & Coaching

Cancer Prevention

This course is designed to help health care professionals expand their knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention, with a focus on cancer.

• October, 2016

IPODE - Relational Practice with Families in Oncology &

Palliative Care

This course will focus on developing interprofessional knowledge and skill in caring for families experiencing cancer across the illness trajectory.

Credits: 1.0 | Learning Hours: 48 | Format: Live Online

• Coming in Fall of 2016

IPODE - Sexual Health in Cancer (Part 1)

This course will focus on understanding sexual health issues that arise in cancer care and developing skills in assessment and psycho-education.

• Coming in Fall of 2016

IPODE - Sex Counselling in Cancer (Part 2)

This course is designed for health professionals who have a counselling practice and wish to develop more skills in sex counselling.

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Certifi cations and Continuing Competency Support

Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance

This is a self-paced course designed for nurses to review their practice and receive up-to-date new information in chemotherapy and biotherapy on and annual basis.

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy is a prerequisite.

• February 1, 2016 to April 4, 2016 • May 9, 2016 to July 11, 2016 • July 11, 2016 to September 12, 2016

CNA Hospice Palliative Care Study Group

The de Souza Hospice Palliative Care Study Group is a preparatory program to assist RNs as they study to write the CNA National Hospice Palliative Care Specialty Certifi cation exam.

• June 6, 2016 to September 19, 2016

CNA Oncology Exam Study Group

The de Souza Oncology Study Group is a preparatory program to assist nurses preparing to write the CNA National Oncology Specialty

Certifi cation exam.

• May 2, 2016 to September 19, 2016

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Certifi cation Exam

(CPHON) Study Group

This course is designed to help nurses prepare for the Certifi ed Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON) exam.

Credits: 0.0 | Learning Hours: 40 | Format: Online & In Person

Note:Registration closes two weeks before the course start date. For course prices visit www.desouzainstitute.com

de Souza Group Package Discounts

de Souza Institute off ers a special rate on the course list price for a purchase of three or more courses. All de Souza Institute courses are eligible! This pricing is applicable for the following cases:

• An individual purchases three or more courses and pays for them in one cheque or credit card

• An organization, institution, or company purchases course(s) for three or more of their employees and pays for them in one cheque or credit card

• A group of three or more individuals decide to pool together to avail of the discount.

Only one individual in the group purchases the course(s) and pays for the total amount in one cheque or credit card. Please note: The group pricing is subject to de Souza Institute’s Cancellation, Incomplete or No Show Policy and other policies.

For organizations or individuals interested in developing packages specifi c to their needs, please contact us at

[email protected] to discuss options and group discount.

de Souza Expert Facilitator in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

(Part 1)

This two part course is for RNs interested in facilitating de Souza Institute’s Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course in their local organization.

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy is a prerequisite. CON(C) credential is required.

Credits: 0.0 | Learning Hours 6.5 | Format: Meeting • October 19, 2015 to November 16, 2015

de Souza Expert Facilitator in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

(Part 2)

In Part 2, facilitators facilitate the course. Participants must deliver the course (facilitate the workshop locally, or lead the full course) at least twice in a one year time frame for a total of 15 hours, to a minimum of 4 colleagues per session to receive 1.0 de Souza credit for the program.

Credits: 1.0 | Learning Hours 24 | Format: In Class

Developing Professional Practice and Leadership

Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Communication

This course introduces the use of websites, social media and online resources to gather evidence, assess their quality and impact and their applica-tion in practice.

• January 25, 2016 to March 7, 2016 • May 9, 2016 to June 20, 2016 • September 6, 2016 to October 17, 2016

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RPN Series

For the RPN that works in the community, hospital or long-term care facility, de Souza Institute is here to support you and meet your educational needs in oncology and palliative care. Our suggested courses for RPNs include: • Addressing Compassion Fatigue, Managing Grief and Loss amongst Healthcare Professionals

• Advance Care Planning

• Advanced Pain Assessment and Management • Cancer Prevention

• Cancer Survivorship: Partnering With Patients to Improve their Experience • Education on End of Life and Palliative Care (EPEC™-O)

• Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice • Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites • Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care • Patient Navigation

• Patient Teaching and Education • Psychosocial Care Education • Radiation Oncology

Hospice Palliative Care Series

Health care professionals in palliative care off er patients and their families a variety of support whether it is emotional care, spiritual care, pain and symptom management or bereavement counseling. de Souza Institute off ers a number of courses in our Palliative Care series to support health care professionals which include:

• Addressing Compassion Fatigue, Managing Grief and Loss amongst Healthcare Professionals

• Advanced Pain Assessment and Management

• Canadian Nurses Association Exam Study Group for Hospice Palliative Care • Cancer Survivorship: Partnering with Patients to Improve their Experience • Education on End of Life and Palliative Care (EPEC™-O)

• Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Oncology Distance Education Series (IPODE) • Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care

• Management of Dyspnea

• Management of Depression and Anxiety • Patient Teaching and Education • Psychosocial Care Education

Person-Centred Care Series

de Souza Institute is committed to supporting health care organizations in their eff ort to enhance the patient experience. In order to provide

person-centred care, a team based approach is required to co-ordinate and manage all aspects of care. The approach includes respect for patients’ values, preferences and expressed needs; co-ordination and integration of care; information, communication and education; as well as symptom management, emotional care, and involvement of family and friends. To support a team based person-centred care approach, we suggest the following courses:

• Cancer Survivorship: Partnering With Patients to Improve their Experience • Education on End of Life and Palliative Care (EPEC™-O)

• Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care • Patient Navigation

Course Package Examples

de Souza Institute’s Top 3 Courses

Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

2,806 nurses

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Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice

2,561 health care professionals

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Pain Symptom Assessment and Management

1,482 nurses

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Primary Care Series

As a primary care professional, you too, see cancer patients in your practice. We, at de Souza Institute, provide educational courses to support the health care professionals that see cancer patients and their families. Our suggested courses for Primary Care Providers include:

• Cancer Survivorship: Partnering With Patients to Improve their Experience • Cancer Prevention

• Education on End of Life and Palliative Care (EPEC™-O) • Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice

• Patient Navigation

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Donalda MacDonald

Donalda has been an oncology nurse for 40 years, working in both inpatient and outpatient units. For the last 25 years she was a primary nurse in lung and GI oncology as well as working in the chemotherapy suite. For the last 10 years of her clinical career, she has been the solo instructor for the Sinai C.A.R.E. Cancer Care education series that she and her chemo colleagues developed targeting nurses new to oncology. In 2008, Donalda was nominated by her oncology peers and was one of 100 nurses from across Canada to receive the CNA Centennial Award honoring her work in education of novice oncology nurses. In 2014, she was again honoured by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from CANO.

Komal Patel

Komal began her nursing career at William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario in 2006 on an in-patient oncology unit. Komal holds a BScN (Honours) from the University of Windsor and an MN with a teaching focus from Athabasca University. She obtained her Oncology CNA certifi cation in 2010, Hospice Palliative Care CNA certifi cation in 2012 and her de Souza APN Designation in 2013.

Maureen Watt-Smit

Maureen has been in nursing for over 20 years, and has worked in a variety of settings including community, ER, and ICU prior to moving to oncology at Grand River Hospital/Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener in 2003. Her initial focus in oncology was in the outpatient clinics as a Supportive Care Coordinator. Maureen started working part-time in 2012 as a de Souza educator. Maureen graduated from the Registered Nursing Program at Conestoga College, completed a BScN from McMaster University, has CON certifi cation from the CNA, and a MN (teaching focus) from Athabasca University.

Meet the Facilitators

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen is the Director of de Souza Institute, Clinician-Scientist at the University Health Network and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Esplen continues to have a practice in psychosocial-oncology and conducts research to develop new measures for the fi eld of psycho-oncology or interventions, including group therapy interventions or counseling approaches for women and men undergoing genetic testing or who are dealing with a current cancer and its impacts. She has an interest and expertise also in approaches to managing grief and loss, conducting workshops for health professionals.

Dr. Mary Vachon

Dr. Mary Vachon is a nurse, clinical sociologist, psychotherapist, educator, and cancer survivor. She is currently a Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and Clinical Consultant at Wellspring. Dr. Vachon is the author of ‘Occupational Stress in the Care of the Critically Ill, Dying and Bereaved.’ She has published over 170 scientifi c articles and book chapters and delivered over 1,600 lectures around the world on topics related to bereavement, occupational stress, life-threatening illness, palliative care, survivorship and spirituality.

Martha Karn

Martha Karn is a registered nurse with many years of experience in the speciality of oncology and hospice palliative care. Martha currently works as the Inpatient Palliative Care Coordinator at Grand River Hospital /Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. Her career experience includes working in adult surgical oncology, community, consulting, outpatient cancer clinic and residential hospice settings. Martha is also an adjunct professor with the McMaster School of Family Medicine and is currently working on her Masters in Oncology/Palliative Care as an international student. Martha has completed her CON(c) certifi cation and her CHPCN(c) certifi cation.

Dr. Jiahui Wong

Dr. Jiahui Wong has over 15 years of experience in research and program evaluation in pharmaceutical, educational, and health care contexts. Jiahui has an MSc in Epidemiology from Laval University in Quebec and a PhD from the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto. She completed her postdoctoral training in Randomized Clinical Trials at the University of Toronto. Her recent research activities include instrument development, phase 3 clinical trials as well as program evaluation in nursing.

Cathy Kiteley

Cathy Kiteley holds a MScN and works at the Trillium Health Partners, the Credit Valley site as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has worked in the area of oncology and palliative care for more than 20 years. She has both her Oncology and Palliative Certifi cation from the Canadian Nurses Association. In addition to her clinical work, she is part of the development team for several CCO symptom management guides to practice. She is an active member of the MH Regional hospice palliative care committee. She regularly mentors masters’ nursing students. Cathy is a guest lecturer at the Bloomberg School of Nursing, de Souza Institute and provides leadership at Wellspring. She is the co-chair for the provincial APN Community of Practice.

Charmaine Lynden

Charmaine holds a MN and works as a Nurse Practitioner in Radiation Oncology at Mississauga Halton Central West Regional Cancer Centre at Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital site. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 2008 and has worked in the areas of both Radiation and Medical Oncology. Her clinical work involves running a NP-led symptom management clinic for patients receiving combined modality treatment for thoracic and pelvic malignancies. Her other areas of interest include primary CNS tumors, and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).

Aronela Benea

Aronela Benea is an Advanced Practice Nurse at Women’s College Hospital in the After Cancer Treatment Transition (ACTT) Clinic. She completed her RN training in Romania in 1990. Aronela obtained her BScN degree (Internationally Educated Nurses Program, 2009) and her MScN degree (2012) from York University. She has worked in oncology clinical care and research since 2008. In her current role she provides cancer survivorship care to patients with various cancers. Aronela has a special interest in cancer survivorship care and research.

Janet Lovegrove

Janet Lovegrove, RN, BScN, MSc, CPMHN, has taught the introductory Fundamentals Hospice Palliative Care course while teaching undergraduate nursing students at McMaster University. As an Associated Medical Services (AMS) Phoenix “Call to Caring” Fellow at McMaster University’s School of Nursing, she led an interdisciplinary team advocating for the self-care needs of caring professionals. Their AMS Phoenix Fellowship project titled, “Bringing Transformational Change to Health Care Education, Practice, and Community Settings” continues to help interested caring professionals in various educational, clinical, and community settings to navigate the world of growing technological care with care and compassion for self. In January and February of 2015, together with Viola Fodor her AMS Phoenix mentor, Janet co-facilitated twelve “Self-Care for Caring Professionals” one-day workshops for critical care nurses at University Health Network.

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Course Calendar. Fall Summer

Course Calendar

Fall 2015 - Summer 2016

de Souza Institute

Mission:

About de Souza Institute:

Interprofessional Courses

42%

of women

45%

of men

will develop cancer in

their lifetime

In Canada

Table of Contents

Mission... 1

About de Souza Institute... 1

Interprofessional Courses... 1

de Souza Designations for Nurses...

3

Courses by Domain:

Treatment and Delivery of Evidence Based Care... 4

Therapeutic & Supportive Relationships...

5

Patient Teaching & Coaching...

5

Developing Professional Practice and Leadership...

6

Certifi cations and Continuing Competency Support...

6

de Souza Expert Facilitator Program... 6

Course Packages... 7

Meet the Facilitators...

8

35

COURSES

H E A L T H P R O F E S S I O N A L S

6500

250,000+

LEARNING HOURS

What is a de Souza Designation?

de Souza Designations for Nurses

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de Souza APN

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de Souza Scholar

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Treatment & Delivery of Evidence Based Care

Advanced Pain Assessment and Management

Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part A

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part B

Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites - Part C

Foundations in Oncology for ER Nurses

Introduction to Hospice Palliative Care