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There are many educational opportunities to expand your knowledge about psychosocial care for cancer patients and their families. Some resources are other conferences held around the country and others are distance learning courses available on the internet. AOSW is delighted to list conferences and programs presented by other organizations which are relevant to our mission and members. If you'd like a conference listed, please email info@aosw.org. AOSW reserves the right to decide the final postings to this page.


Board of Oncology Social Work CertificationThe mission of the Board of Oncology Social Work Certification is to promote excellence in psychosocial care for oncology patients, families, caregivers, and their community through the process of Oncology Social Work Certification. Oncology Social Work Certification is important for patients, their families, and oncology staff as it reflects a knowledge base, skill set, and ethical standards specific to psychosocial oncology. It represents an advanced level of competence, commitment, and experience in the field of Oncology Social Work. Certification also demonstrates to accrediting organizations i.e. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to employers, and the community that Oncology Social Workers comply with standards and ethics that ensure delivery of quality services to all.

Although two separate organizations, both the BOSWC and AOSW seek to promote excellence and proficiency in oncology social work. We encourage all oncology social work professionals to seek certification through this board.

For additional information and an application packet, send an e-mail to: oswcert@aol.com


A National Forum on Cancer Care in the United States
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July 14-15, 2008
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, MD
Registration Will Open March 17, 2008

Audience: This program is intended for individuals involved in the delivery of cancer care and supportive services, cancer research, cancer advocacy, and legislative and regulatory leaders.

Purpose: To raise awareness of the proposed health care legislation and regulatory initiatives that will affect cancer patient care and to educate and strengthen the participation of the cancer care community in these activities.



Men Against Breast CancerAnnouncing Men Against Breast Cancer’s 3rd Annual National Male Caregivers Conference
To be held in Baltimore, MD from July 25-27, 2008

This conference that empowers men to care for women in their life with breast cancer is a highly structured weekend in which participants will learn a proven problem solving model that is designed to educate men how to best support their loved one with breast cancer with goal of increasing communication skills and the quality of survivorship of the patient.

Space is limited to 40 men to keep the learning atmosphere intimate so all attendees will have ample time to practice and master the C.O.P.E. model that we teach.

All participants will receive travel scholarships outlined in the brochure, complimentary meals, lodging, and a great evening at Camden Yards to watch the Orioles battle the Los Angeles Angles.

If you have any questions, please email confinfo@menagainstbreastcancer.org.

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