Introduction to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

This free course offers a foundational understanding of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), how they work, and the management of immune-related adverse events (irAEs).

This module has been developed by UCLH, Eleanor Meerstadt and EL Healthcare Education with thanks to co-authors Pinkie Chambers, Heather Shaw, Chiara Creed and Anne O’Connor.

Disclosure: Financial support for this e-learning package was provided as an Independent Medical Education Grant from Pfizer Limited.

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What's included in this online course?

A step-by-step guide

Each module includes a downloadable PDF summary that you can save and refer back to after completing the course.

Study at your own pace

You can enroll in this course whenever you want, and study at your own time and pace.

Unique learning experience

Interactive case studies throughout the course help you apply your knowledge to realistic clinical scenarios and build confidence in decision-making.

Eleanor Meerstadt

Eleanor Meerstadt is a Cancer Education & Training Pharmacist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She led the development of this course to support healthcare professionals in safely and confidently managing patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. Drawing on her clinical experience in oncology education, Eleanor has designed this course with EL Healthcare Education to be practical, accessible, and grounded in real-world scenarios.

Patrick Jones - Course author