Spring has sprung, at least it briefly looked like it before the snow started falling again...

We have great news to share with you, and part of that news is that you can find it in a few different locations - this e-newsletter, and on our website's News and Events page and on our newest feature, the CAPhO Compass (our blog). See the left sidebar for recent postings.

The Education Committee is very happy with your response to the "Oncology Basics" online education module, and encourages those of you who haven't completed the training yet to set aside some time!

Two of our members, Ing Collins and Crystal Amos, might not get to it right away though, as they have been awarded travel grants for ISOPP and HOPA. 

A new addition to our e-newsletter is the "Member Spotlight". Find out about Pamela Yafai's fear of heights, her need for gardening tools and what she loves about oncology pharmacy.  

Let me know if you have any questions about what the Communications Committee is working on (here is a list of members), or general inquiries about CAPhO. You can contact me directly, or any of the Executive Committee members (listed here with their email addresses). 

Sincerely,
 
Christopher Ralph
Communications Committee Chair
communications@capho.org 

The CEC is very excited by the success of "Oncology Basics". Since its launch in February, many members have completed the online module and have provided amazing feedback. As far as content and fulfilling learning objectives, many participants have rated the program as "very-good" and "excellent". Some of the additional comments from members include: 

• "I see it as having great value for new pharmacists or technicians entering into the area of oncology practice in Canada."
• "I found this to be a good review of the major principles of oncology pharmacy practice."
• "I found this program extremely concise and easy to learn from."
• "Congratulations on putting together something that is relevant and accessible to all Canadian oncology pharmacy practitioners...I love the idea of a standardized orientation to the practice!!"

I'm so pleased that members are finding the "Oncology Basics" tutorials informative and useful. If you haven't taken a look at it yet, I encourage you to do so. For those practitioners who are new to oncology, the module is a fantastic introduction to oncology pharmacotherapy and for oncology pharmacy veterans; it is a wonderful review and confidence builder. Take some time on a rainy spring day and check out "Oncology Basics"!

Tara Leslie
Education Chair CEC
educationcec@capho.org 

• Ing Collins won the Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Travel Grant and attended the conference in Orlando, Florida in March. 
• Crystal Amos is the winner of the International Symposium on Oncology Pharmacy Practice (ISOPP) Travel Grant. The Symposium takes place in Melbourne, Australia from May 9 to 11.

Both winners will share what they learned in the next edition of the e-newsletter. Are you interested in what awards CAPhO offers? Find out more.

Victoria Kletas
Awards Chair
awards@capho.org