Psychosocial Oncology

Training and professional development opportunities for psychosocial oncology professionals

Rounds

Supportive Care Educational Rounds are offered 8 times per year generally on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, noon-1pm,

Health care professionals can attend via Zoom, Skype or by phone. See flyers for details.

To find out about upcoming rounds, email Pauline Lee to join the SC Rounds email list.

PHSA employee can view achived videos of past presentations on the POD under ROUNDS then scroll down to Supportive Care Rounds.

June 26th - Exploring Gender Diversity Presenter: Gwen Haworth

September 25th - Highlights of the Third Expert Global Report on Cancer Prevention: More than an Apple a Day Presenter: Cheri Van Patten

October 23rd - Working with Marginalized Cancer Patients Presenter: Barbara Eddy

No rounds in July and August or November and December

Conferences

Psychosocial Oncology Conferences

Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference(CAPO) occurs annually in various major cities in Canada. For more information, visit www.capo.ca
Canadian Hospice Palliative Conference occurs annually. For more information, visit www.conference.chpca.net
American Association of Psychosocial Oncology Services (APOS) Conference occurs annually in various major US cities. For more information, visit www.apos-society.org
International Psychosocial Oncology (IPOS) World Congress of Psycho-Oncology occurs annually in major international locations. For more information, visit www.ipos.org
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society for Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) occurs annually in major international locations. For more information, visit www.mascc.org

E-Learning

Psychosocial Oncology Courses

BCCA eLearning Institute

To learn about upcoming psychosocial oncology professional development courses offered in both French and English visit www.ipode.ca. Courses are for university credit or through continuing education.

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Psychosocial Learning Centre Online Courses

To register, click on course title. Please Note: In order to register you will need to create an account on the PHSA Learning Hub.

6061. Psychosocial Financial Assessment & Referral

This self-directed online course covers the knowledge and skills needed by Psychosocial Professionals to conduct a thorough financial assessment and make effective referrals.

6448. Using Stress Reduction Techniques in Oncology Practice

This self-directed online course covers effective techniques to help patients manage their cancer-related stress.

7815. Resiliency & Self-Care for People Working in Oncology

This self-directed online course covers the importance of 'relentless self-care' for people working in oncology. It offers a spectrum of strategies to this by creating awareness, balance and connection.

18752. Working with Couples in Cancer Care

This self-directed online course covers tips and strategies for counsellors working with couples when one partner is dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

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Related Courses: Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology Distance Education or IPODE offered for university credit or through continuing education in both French and English.