Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology Care Nursing

The Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology Care Nursing prepares nurses to deliver specialized, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients throughout the cancer care continuum. The program focuses on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.

Nurses gain hands-on experience in chemotherapy administration, radiation care, symptom management, patient education, and psychosocial support, enabling them to provide holistic oncology care.

Program Objectives

1.Develop advanced competencies in oncology nursing care

2.Safely administer and monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies

3.Provide holistic, emotional, and psychosocial support to patients and families

4.Deliver effective patient education and counseling

5.Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology healthcare teams

6.Apply ethical, legal, and professional principles in cancer care

Admission Eligibility

1.Registered Nurse (R.N. & R.M.) or equivalent qualification

2.Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience

3.Equivalence certificate for foreign-trained nurses

4.Medically and physically fit for oncology care duties

Program Duration

1.Total Duration: 1.6 Years

2.Online Theory & LMS: 1 Year

3.Clinical Internship: 6 Months (Western Europe)

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

A.Oncology Hospitals and Cancer Centres

B.Chemotherapy and Radiation Units

C.Palliative and Hospice Care Services

D.Research and Clinical Trial Units

E.Oncology Education and Counselling Roles

Course outline

S.NO	Course Name	Hours	Practical
1	Oncology Nursing – I (Inclusive of Foundation Courses)	150	Clinical postings (Case studies)
2	Oncology Nursing – II	300
3	Supervision and Management, Clinical Teaching, Elementary Research and Statistics	125
4	Internship		960