Online Education Programs

The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) is please to provide access to the following accredited online education programs that are directly related to the work of oncology pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy assistants.

The newest addition, Oncology Basics, is accessible only to CAPhO Members. The HOPE modules and the ONTarget Guide are accessible to everyone.

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Oncology Practice Essentials, CAPhO's newest series of educational programs, will enhance your ability to practice in the field of oncology pharmacy. The first program, Oncology Basics, consists of five accredited self-study tutorials and is:

  • a convenient resource for pharmacy practitioners new to oncology, and
  • an up-to-date refresher for experienced practitioners.

CEU Credits: 5
Accredited by: CCCEP
Expiration Date: August 30, 2014

For a sneak preview of the user-friendly content and eye-friendly layout of Oncology Basics, view Tutorial #1 "Cancer Primer".


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HOPE: Epigenetics & Cancer

Épigénétique et cancer

HOPE: Epigenetics & Cancer is an educational program that will introduce pharmacists and other health-care professionals to the field epigenetics and explain why this area of investigation has become a focus in the search for effective cancer therapies.

CEU Credits: 2.5
Accredited by: CCCEP
Expiration Date: March 30, 2014


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HOPE: Supportive Care Issues in Cancer (CINV)

Soins aux patients atteints de cancer (NVIC)

HOPE: CINV was developed to assist pharmacists with the supportive care of oncology patients who experience chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This innovative e-learning initiative is designed to update knowledge on the clinical practice guidelines and recent advances in the prevention and management of CINV.

CEU Credits: 4
Accredited by: CCCEP
Expiration Date: May 31, 2013


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HOPE: Molecular Biology of Cancer and Promise of Targeted Therapy

Biologie moléculaire du cancer et potentiel thérapeutique des thérapies ciblées

HOPE: Molecular Biology will introduce the basics in molecular biology of cancer and explore the promise of targeted therapy. This 5 module-based program will review the concepts of cell biology that you need to know before learning more about the molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to cancer.

CEU Credits: 3
Accredited by: CCCEP
Expiration Date: December 15, 2013


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ONTarget Resource Guide: Common Side Effects of Targeted Therapy

OnCible Guide de ressources : Effets indésirables fréquents des traitements ciblés

With an increase in the number of prescriptions for oral targeted therapy, community pharmacists need to be knowledgeable about the mechanisms of action, administration, basic pharmacokinetics, and common side effects of these anti-cancer medications. The OnTarget Resource Guide is a practical tool for pharmacists to use in their day-to-day work.

Please note the phone number and fax number have changed from the numbers provided in the pdf file attached. The new phone number is 306-652-7790 and the fax number is 306-652-7795.

CEU Credits: 10
Accredited by: CCCEP
Expiration Date: August 19, 2012