• Education
• Accreditation
• Curriculum
• Education projects
• Guidelines
• Workshops
• Online learning
• Supplements
• Toolkits

Education

A key part of the work of EONS is helping cancer nurses across Europe develop their professional skills and knowledge.

EONS achieves this in a variety of ways:

Accreditation

Each year, EONS accredits a range of continuing education courses, training events, conferences, self-study and distance learning materials. In doing so, EONS works to ensure that quality of education opportunities that are made available to cancer nurses throughout Europe, and that nurses are given the professional recognition they deserve.

Defining the nursing curriculum

EONS has been leading the development of the Post-basic Curriculum in Cancer Nursing since 1991. The third education of this curriculum, released in 2005, focuses in the new roles and skills required to deliver quality cancer care. The curriculum provides a flexible framework for nurses to adapt to meet their individual and professional needs within their own country.

The EONS Curriculum for Cancer in Older People was launched in 2006, and provides more specialist skills and knowledge for nurses supporting older people with cancer.

A curriculum focused on the needs of children with cancer is currently in development.

Education projects

EONS also undertakes a range of specialist projects, providing training and support materials to develop the skills and knowledge of nurses in Europe.

Online learning

EONS has begun to develop online learning materials enabling those nurses who are unable to attend events and contribute to participate in learning activities.