JOPHON CNE (Mar/Apr 2023): Expanding APHON’s Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider and Instructor Program to Spanish-Speaking Countries: Pilot Series Development and Evaluation 
Description
JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. This is a self-paced, digital product.
New JOPHON course articles are offered quarterly following review and development by the JOPHON editorial team and are presented by the APHON ACE Center Committee. Each course includes ten (10) questions derived from the selected article’s content. Participants who complete both the associated quiz and evaluation will earn 1 NCPD credit, applicable to the designated ILNA categories.
Course Details
Title: Jan/Feb 2025 Pediatric patient experiences using medical cannabis in cancer symptom management as reported by parents of children and adolescents and by young adults
Author(s): Mary Langevin, APRN, CNP, CPHON, Teresa Herriage, DNP APRN, CNP, CPHON, and Mary C. Hooke, PhD, APRN, PCNS, FAAN, FAPHON
Citation: Langevin, M., Herriage, T., & Hooke, M. C. (2025). Pediatric patient experiences using medical cannabis in cancer symptom management as reported by parents of children and adolescents and by young adults. Research Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing, 42(1-2), 37-43. [https://doi.org/10.1177/27527530251318606]
Course Summary: This course provides a comprehensive overview of medical cannabis, exploring its history, legal status, and therapeutic applications. Participants will gain an understanding of the pharmacology of cannabis, its potential benefits and risks, and the latest research findings. The course also covers practical considerations for healthcare professionals, including patient assessment, dosing, and monitoring. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding the use of medical cannabis in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the purpose and design of the study exploring pediatric patient experiences with medical cannabis in cancer symptom management.
- Identify methodological considerations in recruiting and surveying participants in the medical cannabis study.
- Discuss barriers associated with an anonymous design to determine the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis and determine ways to prevent these barriers.
- Define the role of nurses and advanced practice nurses in the study, and integrate holistic nursing care into individual practice.
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 CNE in one of the following ILNA categories: Care Continuum, Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, OR Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient
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.
Post-Purchase Information
After purchase, your course will be available in the ACE Center under “My Courses”.
Once you have completed both the quiz and evaluation, you can download a copy of your completion certificate from the course page. A copy will also be available in your Transcript under the “My APHON” drop-down menu in your account.
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.
