Genetics Online Education Series

Introducing the Genetics Online Education Series.

As a nurse in the emerging healthcare environment, a basic foundation in genetics is no longer an option-it is a necessity. Do you have a basic foundation in genetics? Get the information you need from the Genetics Online Education Series!

The Genetics Online Education Series consists of six separate courses that are designed to provide participants with an introduction to genetics, including DNA structure and function, DNA mutations and how we repair DNA damage, chromosome abnormalities, inheritance patterns of diseases including complex diseases, and gene regulation, as well as covering the genetic basis of cancer, pharmacogenetics, recombinant DNA technologies and its use, genetic testing, and genetic-based therapies.

All students interested in this course are advised to review the Technical Requirements before purchasing the course.

Who Is This Course For?

Individuals who may benefit from this course include nurses and other healthcare professionals new to oncology practice, experienced nurses seeking review information, pharmaceutical sales representatives, nursing instructors, nursing students, case managers, and others who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of genetics.

Your Course Materials

Genetics in Oncology Practice: Cancer Risk Assessment, an ONS publication, is included with your registration. During this course you will work along with the text, engage in self-paced reading assignments, activities, and learning opportunities allowing you to make the most of your learning experience. PLUS, you get a copy of the Genetics and Cancer: Clinical Applications CD-ROM.

Continuing Education Credit

Online students will receive 10.9 continuing education credits upon the successful completion of the program. This includes 7.8 continuing education credits for the online portion and 3.1 continuing education credits for the CD-ROM portion. Successful completion is defined as completion of all activities and quizzes, obtaining an 80% or higher score on all post-tests (online courses and CD-ROM), and completing the course evaluations for all six courses and the accompanying CD-ROM. Participants must complete the course evaluations for all courses and the accompanying CD-ROM in order to be granted continuing education credit.

ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation as an American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission provider refers only to its continuing nursing education activities and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.

The contact hours earned from this educational opportunity qualify for initial oncology nursing certification and renewal via ONC-PRO. Visit www.oncc.org for complete details on oncology nursing certification.

College Credit Available - Find Out More
In the Fall of 2006, the University of Pittsburgh is planning to offer a 1 college credit course to those who complete the entire ONS Genetics Online Education Series. For more information, please email Yvette Conley (yconley+@pitt.edu), course faculty from the University of Pittsburgh, after August 28th, 2006 for more information. Also, continue to check back on the ONS website for additional details, such as registration information, will be posted as they become available.

To learn more, contact ONS Customer Service toll free at 866-257-4ONS (412-859-6100; customer.service@ons.org).

ONS would like to extend a special thanks to the University of Pittsburgh for their assistance and participation with this project.

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