JOPHON NCPD (Jan/Feb 2026) Predicting Clinical Deterioration in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Patients: PEWS Scales, a Scoping Review

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On-Demand

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $20.00

Credit Offered

1 NCPD Credit

JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families.

This course explores the role and effectiveness of Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) in identifying early signs of clinical deterioration in pediatric hematology and oncology patients. It examines current evidence to evaluate the strengths, limitations, and variability of PEWS tools, supporting thoughtful application in clinical practice. The course also highlights evidence-based strategies for integrating PEWS into clinical workflows, with a focus on improving early recognition, timely intervention, and patient outcomes in pediatric hematology and oncology settings.

Analyze the role and effectiveness of Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) in predicting clinical deterioration among pediatric hematology-oncology patients.

Evaluate the strengths, limitations, and variability of PEWS tools identified in current evidence to inform clinical practice.

Apply evidence-based strategies to integrate PEWS into clinical workflows to improve early recognition and patient outcomes.

APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:
1. JOPHON Article Review
2. Post-Test
3. Evaluation

The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 NCPD in one of the following ILNA categories: Care Continuum, Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, OR Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient

The Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.

None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Questions or concerns? Contact education@aphon.org.