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November 12, 2026: Email issues for de Souza Institute staff
On November 12, 2026 starting at about 1:00 PM Eastern time, our email service stopped working. Our support mailbox and all of our staff were unable to receive or send email. Our elearning system and websites were unaffected. As of November 13 at 8 AM Eastern email appears to be working again, but emails sent to us yesterday may still be delayed. If you sent us an email but don’t receive a response by Friday end of day, please follow up.
Patient Navigation
Designed to help regulated healthcare providers apply principles of navigation throughout the cancer care continuum. Updated content including case studies with emphasis on care coordination, and the importance of improving access for indigenous communities, ethno-cultural and gender groups.
Advanced Pain Management Course
Pain can be a debilitating symptom and is often a patient’s top concern. Learn the pathophysiology of cancer pain, cancer pain syndromes, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for intractable pain in palliation and how to conduct educational and advocacy work.
Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice – Available On-Demand
Caring for people with cancer and their families involves a particular set of advanced skills and knowledge. Our recently updated Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice online course covers Person-Centred, Holistic Care for patients and families living with cancer.
Radiation Oncology
This course includes radiation therapy (RT) principles, assessment and management of RT related side effects and adverse effects, and the impact of concurrent chemotherapy or immunotherapy during RT. Best practice tools, clinical insights, case studies have been incorporated in the course to enhance learning experiences and support interprofessional practice in RT.
CNA Certification Exam Study Groups
All of our CNA Study Groups are open for registration. If you are planning on writing the exam, consider signing up to join our study groups. Work at your own pace and convenience as we help you examine concepts and topics in order to achieve specific competencies as outlined in the CNA exam study guide blueprint.