Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) 48th Annual Conference

Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) 48th Annual Conference is organized by Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW) and will be held from Apr 07 - 09, 2025 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.

Description:
APOSW's 48th Annual Conference will provide a collaborative learning opportunity for hematology and oncology social workers to address the needs of families impacted by childhood cancer and other blood disorders, while connecting with other professionals in their fields.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Explain and apply social work theory, evidence-based practice, interventions, and techniques to address psychosocial care, barriers to care, and programmatic needs of pediatric patients and family members from diagnosis through survivorship, and into the bereavement process.
• Describe evidence-based practice to support pediatric blood and cancer patients and their families through discussions of research studies, outcomes, and recommendations in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology social work.
• Identify and discuss the psychosocial needs of children diagnosed with blood diseases and cancer and their families toward compassionate end of life care, healing and future positive growth.
• Evaluate methods for professional development through leadership in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology and blood and marrow transplantation.