Oncology Skills Checklist




Key - for each box mark:
  1. Limited or no experience
  2. Somewhat experienced but may need review
  3. Can function independently
  4. Competent to supervise
 
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CHEMOTHERAPY
Patient Teaching
Calculate Body Surface Area (BSA)
Follow Protocols
Evaluate pertinent lab data
Check dosage
Care of patient with an extravasation
Safe handling of cytotoxics and body fluids
Routes of Administration
IVPB & Continuous Infusion
IV Push
Subcutaneous
Assist with Intrathecal
Intraperitoneal
Intramuscular
Intrapleural
Intravesicular
Intra-Arterial
RADIATION THERAPY
Patient Teaching
Brachytherapy
Nonsealed Radioactive Therapy
Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)
External Radiotherapy
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Radiation Safety Precautions
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
Peripheral Blood Stem Cells
Autologous BMT
Allogenic BMT
Complications
Graft Rejection
Infection
Pneumonitis
Venooculsive Disease
Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
BIOTHERAPY
Patient teaching
Administration of
   Interferons
   Interieukins
   Growth Factors
Recognize and manage side effects
SURGERY
Patient Teaching
Reconstructive surgery
Ostomy Care
Wounds drains and tubes
Chest tubes
Enteral Feeding Tubes
Gastrointestinal Drainage Tubes
Lymphedema
IV THERAPY
Administer Bone Marrow
Administer Blood Components
   Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)
   Platelet Concentrates
   Fresh Frozen Plasma
   Cryoprecipitate
   Irradiated Components
Total parenteral nutrition
Antifungals
Antivirals
VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES
Hickman
Broviac
Quinton
Groshong
Insertion of PICC line
Declot Occluded Ports or Catheters
Flush Lumens and Change Caps
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IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS PORTS
Port-A-Cath
Opti-Port
Chemoport
S.E.A Port
Omega Port
Patient Teaching
Flush Catheter
Access Catheter Port
Obtain Blood Specimens
IMPLANTABLE PUMPS
Infusaid
Medtronic
Therex
AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMPS
Auto Syringe
Pharmacia
Pancretec
Cormed
Synchromed
CADD
CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ALTERCATION
IN PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS
Neutropenia
Thrombocytopenia
Altered Skin Integrity
Neuropathy
Altered Mental Status
Stomatitis
Laminar Airflow Units
EMERGENCIES
Hemorrhage
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Septic Shock
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)
Hypercalcemia
Superior Vens Cavae Syndrome (SVCS)
Spinal Cord Compression (SCC)
Capillary Leak Syndrome
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Tamponade
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
CARE OF PATIENTS WITH
ACUTE/CHRONIC PAIN:
Continuous Narcotic Infusion
IV Push Narcotic Agents
Oral Timed Release Agents
Transdermanl Agents
PCA Pumps
Epidural Medication
Adjuvant Medications
Alternative Therapies
Nonpharmacologic Strategies
PYCHOSOCIAL CARE/SUPPORT
Identify / Refer to Resources Available
Participation in Support Groups
Palliative Care
Advanced Directives
Death & Dying Counseling
Hospice Care
Support during ethical decision making
Family Support
ASSISTING WITH PROCEDURES
Central Line Placement
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Pleurodesis
Pericardiocentesis
Chest Tube Insertion
Bronchoscopy
Liver Biopsy

Age Specific Experiences and Certifications

Age Specific Experiences Infants and Toddlers (birth-2 years) Children (3-12 years) Adolescent (13-18 years) Young Adult (19-39 years) Middle Adults (40-64 years) Older Adult (65+ years)
1. Knows the normal growth and development for each age group and adapts care accordingly.
2. Knows the different communication needs for each age group and changes communication methods and terminology accordingly.
3. Knows the different safety risks for each age group and alters the environment accordingly.
4. Knows the different medications, dosages, and possible side effects for each age group and administers medications accordingly.

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