Experience feedback on a training and knowledge monitoring program for hospital pharmacy technician in the field of clinical oncology at the Nord Essonne Hospital Group

Abstract

Oncology is an area in which the rapid development of therapies, especially targeted therapies, requires regular updating of knowledge. Within the chemotherapy preparation unit of Nord Essonne Hospital Group, in order to strengthen the knowledge of pharmacy technicians in the field of clinical oncology, we wanted to formalize a continuing education program. We have therefore set up clinical oncology training for hospital pharmacy technicians as part of the continuing education of pharmacy technician. First we collected the needs of preparers in terms of knowledge in the field of clinical oncology. Then, we detailed a training plan divided into modules, targeting therapeutic strategies in oncology. Each module began with an interactive MCQ before making a presentation in the form of slides. At the end of the session, a satisfaction questionnaire was offered to the preparers. During the next module, the same MCQ suggested in the previous module was carried out again in order to assess progress and areas for improvement. In total, nine preparers took part in two complete modules on the theme of colorectal and lung cancer. The median rate of correct answers before the presentations was 59% versus 77% after. A significant increase in knowledge has emerged on the themes of immunotherapy, the financing of health products and on supportive care in oncology. The satisfaction questionnaires revealed that the content and format of the presentations was adapted to the expectations of the pharmacy technician. Keeping knowledge about cancer therapies up to date contributes to securing the anti-cancer drug circuit at Nord Essonne Hospital Group. The success of these training courses encourages us to perpetuate them. In addition, we would like to supplement them by carrying out clinical cases in order to make the preparers aware of patient interviews.