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Offered free of charge, the course focuses on best practices in the recognition and management of irAEs. Engaging and interactive, the programme combines self-paced e-learning, discussion forums, and live workshops facilitated by subject experts. iheed offers the Navigating Immunotherapy programme.

Overview

Key facts

Immunotherapy represents a groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment, utilizing the body’s immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells. iheed's Navigating Immunotherapy innovative therapy offers promising outcomes for various cancer types and has become an increasingly significant component of modern cancer care. As immunotherapy continues to evolve, understanding its mechanisms, applications, and potential complications becomes crucial for healthcare professionals to provide effective patient care and support.

While effective, Immunotherapy can sometimes lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs) due to the immune system’s heightened activity. Managing irAEs is essential to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy. Effective management involves early identification, prompt intervention, and continuous monitoring.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Immunotherapy

Patient Journey

Managing Common IEAs / Endocrine

Managing Common IEAs / Gastrointestinal
Less Common IEAs

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Immunology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This programme targets General Practitioners, Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists who are not oncology specialists but are involved in the care of cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be equipped with a solid understanding of immunotherapy treatments and a greater ability to identify irAEs effectively.

Tuition Fee

Fully funded by MSD for Irish HCWs

Funding

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