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| A CD-ROM training package developed for healthcare professionals who care for patients undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy. The package aims to provide professionals with a basic understanding of the principles of chemotherapy and the health and safety aspects of the clinical use of cytotoxic agents. |
The software is now available to Hospitals world-wide. Custom versions for individual countries can be prepared if required, please contact coacs@coacs.com for more details. |
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Following incidents in mis-administration of chemotherapy, this program was developed as a training aid for junior doctors. It has, however, been found useful as a training programme for doctors, pharmacists, technicians and nurses working with cytotoxics. By working through the interactive modules a basic training is available designed to improve the practitioner's skills. The user can enter any part of the programme by clicking on buttons which select each topic. Further drop down menus lead the student into supporting information and ultimately to the reference source. The student can learn at their own pace and at a time which will suit them.
When the
practitioner feels that they have attained competency in the use of cytotoxics
they can take a summative formal exam assessment comprising of a web based
multi-choice questionnaire. Individuals are notified of their results
by email. The process serves as a teaching and risk management tool to
the benefit of patients, practitioners and employers. As a result, there
should be a greater awareness of the hazards that can be potentially damaging
to the patient and those staff caring for them, and can be used to support
the Clinical Governance agenda. The package meets the elements of the
UK National Guidance, and is currently being considered by the Department
of Health in the UK for training in the National Health Service.
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The product is available at an annual licence fee for a named site. The design of the package on CD ROM allows for installation on any computer on the site of the licence holder to enable open access to the package. In trials, however, it has proved of greatest benefit when supported by a local training event. The assessment is available on a web site, and licence holders are issued with the appropriate number of passwords for their trainees. Results are issued to individuals, who are required to enter their details - including professional registration number - at the time of undertaking the test.
