ONCOLOGY 101

A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers

May 15th - 17th 2025 (Virtual)

Oncology 101: A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers - Spring 2025

An onboarding program that helps establish a baseline knowledge of hematology and oncology

The demand for cancer care is expected to grow 40% over the next six years and ASCO is projecting a shortage of more than 2,200 oncologists by 2025. To meet the cancer care needs of patients, advanced practice providers (APPs), whose education and training is focused on health promotion, disease prevention, and primary care medical management, have increasingly been sought to fill the shortage. However, many APPs have little background or training in oncology. As a result, oncology practices need to provide new staff with an onboarding program that helps to establish a working baseline level of knowledge of hematology and oncology.

To help APPs and other clinicians prepare for a new career in the specialty of oncology, Horizon CME in partnership with APAO has developed “Oncology 101: A Hematology and Oncology Primer for Advanced Practice Providers”. In this two-and-a-half-day program, clinicians will gain a basic understanding of cancer therapies, benign and malignant hematologic disorders, solid malignancies, supportive care strategies, oncologic emergencies, genetics and molecular testing, and more. Participation in this program will provide APPs with the foundational knowledge they need to provide support and care to cancer patients as part of the multidisciplinary oncology care team.

This program is appropriate for new APPs, nurses, and pharmacists in oncology, clinicians seeking a review, or clinicians considering a career in oncology.

Conference Planning Committee

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN

Nurse Practitioner Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH

Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Val R. Adams, PharmD, FCCP, FHOPA, BCOP

Associate Professor, Oncology Specialist University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

Jonathan Catrona MS, RPA-C

Advanced Practice Clinical Education Specialist Chair, OneOncology OneCouncil APP Committee New York Cancer and Blood Specialists New York, NY

Registration Details

Early Bird Registration

$ 100
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DEADLINE: FEB 15

Advanced Registration

$ 125
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DEADLINE: APR 15

General Registration

$ 150
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DEADLINE: MAY 15

Student/Fellows*

$ 25
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DEADLINE: MAY 16
REGISTER TODAY!

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*Students - Fellows

Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession.

If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.

**Industry Employee - $400+

**Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc). 

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common, solid, and hematologic malignancies
  • Recognize the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common benign hematologic disorders
  • Summarize the role of genetics and molecular testing in cancer care
  • Compare and contrast the various types of cancer treatment including stem cell transplant, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy
  • Identify and appropriately manage common oncologic emergencies
  • Outline the role of palliative care and effectively incorporate it into oncology practice

Intended Learners

This activity is intended for oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.