  Chemotherapy course The University of Antioquia Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medicancer are pleased to offer a new edition of the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment starting February 5, 2013. This 160-hour course aims at providing students with a solid foundation in cancer chemotherapy treatment to ensure the safety of both the patient and health care personnel. Who should attend The course is intended for healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, pharmacists and senior level undergraduates. Curriculum The course covers a wide range of important topics including: - The basics of cancer
- The role of the pharmacist in the care of the cancer patient
- Prevention and early detection of cancer
- Cancer diagnosis
- Radiation therapy & surgery
- Chemotherapy:
Therapeutic foundations of drug-based cancer treatment
Principles of oncologic pharmacotherapy
Clinical pharmacology of antineoplastic therapies
Targeted cancer therapies
Foundations of evidence-based medicine (EBM)
Oral chemotherapy
Pharmaceutical care and the cancer patient
Bioequivalence in clinical pharmacology
Antineoplastic drug administration - Quality standards for the oncology pharmacy service
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Patient safety
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Pain and palliative care for cancer patients
Course methodology The coursework includes lectures, workshops and laboratories. Admission requirements Applicants must submit certified copy of degree certificate. Senior level students must provide evidence of enrollment. General information Classes begin: February 5, 2013
Course length: 160 hours
Class schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 5 – 9 pm
Fees: COP $ 2.500.000 For additional information about the program please contact the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at: Phone: (574) 219 84 70 – 219 54 57 Medicancer
Phone: (574) 448 44 11 Ext. 111
Email: coordinacionasistencial@medicancer.org | 
