Description
Title: Developing a Photobiomodulation Program for a Pediatric Oncology Hospital
Presented By: Belinda N Mandrell PhD, RN, PNP-AC, FAAN, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Overview of the Course: Presented at the 2025 Spring Education Exchange (SEE) this course presented by Dr. Belinda N Mandrell focused on developing a photobiomodulation (PBM) program to prevent and treat oral mucositis in pediatric oncology patients. The program was initiated following a clinical trial that demonstrated PBM’s efficacy, leading to its inclusion in supportive care guidelines. A dedicated PBM therapy team was formed, enhancing patient referral rates, with 324 patients treated since 2021. The program received institutional recognition for its clinical care improvement, emphasizing the importance of PBM in managing oral mucositis among high-risk pediatric patients.
This Course will Explore:
- The development and implementation of a photobiomodulation (PBM) program for pediatric oncology patients
- Evidence supporting PBM’s effectiveness in preventing and treating oral mucositis
- How forming a dedicated PBM therapy team improved referrals and patient access
- Program outcomes, including treatment volume and institutional recognition for care improvement
- The role of PBM in supportive care guidelines and its importance for high‑risk pediatric patients
Upon successful completion of this course, nurses will earn 1 NCPD hours associated with this activity.
Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.
Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding
The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 NCPD in one of the following ILNA categories: Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient, Pediatric Hem/Onc Nursing Practice, Professional Performance
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate, and APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.
Any questions? Contact education@aphon.org
