de Souza Institute

Name

de Souza Institute

Legal name

de Souza Institute

Website

https://desouzainstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYEDANAIAB

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Oncology nursing education
• Cancer care training
• Palliative care courses
• Chemotherapy certification
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Individual course purchases ranging from $168 to $958 CAD. Revenue generated from course enrollments for healthcare professionals. Group pricing available for organizations purchasing 3+ courses.
2. Group/Corporate Training Packages: Customized course packages for healthcare organizations tailored to their educational priorities and patient needs.
3. Certification Study Groups: CNA Oncology, Hospice Palliative Care, and Gerontology exam preparation courses with special member pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

de Souza Institute delivers online continuing education courses in oncology and palliative care to healthcare professionals. The offering consists of self-directed and facilitated eLearning courses, CNA certification exam study groups, and specialty certification programs such as the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (PSCB) course that meets Cancer Care Ontario 2021 standards. Courses are delivered via an online learning platform with eLearning modules, case studies, virtual classroom, and access to a virtual library, supported by advanced practice nurse educators.

Product overview

de Souza Institute provides an online continuing education platform for health care professionals in oncology and palliative care. The core offering consists of self-directed and facilitated eLearning courses, exam preparation study groups, and specialized certification programs. Key products include foundational courses (Cancer Care Basics, Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice), the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB), CNA certification exam study groups (Oncology, Hospice Palliative Care, Gerontology), disease-specific course series (CDSM covering 14+ cancer types), oncological emergencies courses, symptom management courses (pain, dyspnea, depression/anxiety), and hematology courses. The platform delivers courses via online modules with interactive activities, case studies, and virtual classroom components, supporting over 25,000 health care professionals since 2008.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cancer Care Basics (CANB) Accredited online self-directed course introducing health care professionals to essential oncology concepts, providing fundamental information for those working with oncology patients and their families. Accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and awarded 25 CNA credits.
• Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice - On Demand (FOND) Online course introducing registered nurses to the art and science of oncology nursing practice, covering foundational concepts including cell biology, genetics, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and symptom management for common cancers.
• Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB) Online course delivered and facilitated by advanced practice nurse educators for Registered Nurses to achieve systemic cancer treatment certification of competency. Reflects Canadian standards and meets Cancer Care Ontario 2021 requirements.
• CNA Oncology Exam Study Group (COES) Preparatory program to assist independent adult learners preparing to write the CNA Oncology Certification Exam, with access to eBook materials and study content aligned with CNA exam blueprint competencies.
• CNA Hospice Palliative Care Study Group (CHPC) Preparatory program assisting independent adult learners studying to write the CNA Hospice Palliative Care exam, with access to textbook and content aligned with CNA competency categories.
• CNA Gerontology Study Group (CGNC) Preparatory program assisting independent adult learners studying to write the CNA Gerontology exam, covering competencies in culture, assessment, health promotion, illness management, and professional practice.
• Radiation Oncology (RAON) Comprehensive course providing introduction to principles, practices, and interprofessional roles involved in radiation therapy with focus on the role of the radiation oncology nurse.
• Complex Malignant Hematology (CMHE) Comprehensive course covering core competency areas in managing hematological malignancies including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia, and aplastic anemia, with focus on stem cell transplant and adoptive cell therapy.
• Advanced Pain Assessment and Management (APAM) Course for participants familiar with WHO pain ladder, covering pathophysiology of cancer pain, cancer pain syndromes, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for intractable pain in palliation.
• Oncological Emergencies - Core Conditions (OEMA) 6-week self-study online course teaching nurses to identify and manage five oncological emergencies: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Febrile Neutropenia and Sepsis, Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Cytokine Release Syndrome, and Malignant Spinal Cord Compression.
• Oncological Emergencies - Additional Conditions (OEMB) Course covering additional oncological emergencies including Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, SIADH, Bleeding and Thrombosis, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Cardiac Tamponade, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pleural Effusion.
• Management of Dyspnea (MDYS) Collaboration between Cancer Care Ontario and de Souza Institute, consisting of three online modules promoting evidence-based holistic approach to dyspnea care based on CCO's Symptom Management Guide-to-Practice.
• Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer (MDAC) Course promoting evidence-based holistic approach to care and management of depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer, based on Pan-Canadian Practice Guidelines, consisting of six modules.
• Patient Navigation (PNON) Course designed to help health care providers apply principles of navigation throughout the cancer care continuum using case studies, tools, and strategies in communication and patient education.
• Community-based Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (CBCB) Overview course for health care professionals working in community settings, covering classifications and agents, routes of administration, adverse effects, and safe handling practice standards.
• Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course - On Demand (CCMD) Self-paced course for those who have completed the Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course, designed to maintain competency with reflective practice tools aligned with College of Nurses of Ontario's Quality Assurance Program.
• Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites Series - On Demand (CDSM) Series of short courses covering cancer care competencies in managing various disease sites including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, brain, bladder, cervical, kidney, testicular, and stomach cancers.
• Foundations of Cancer Disease Sites Hematological Malignancies - On Demand (CDSH) Course covering care of multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia with comprehensive information about incidence, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting over 25,000 health care professionals since 2008

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• University Health Network (UHN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerde Souza Institute is administered through University Health Network, one of Canada's largest research hospital networks. This partnership provides institutional backing and aligns the institute with leading cancer care facilities including Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
• Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on course development including Management of Dyspnea and Community-based Chemotherapy and Biotherapy courses. PSCB course meets Cancer Care Ontario's 2021 standards for systemic cancer treatment certification.
• CANO-ACIO (Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial pricing partnership offering $50 reduction on CNA certification study groups for members. Includes access to facilitator, exam reference book, unit summaries, quizzes, half-day symposium and virtual mock exam.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNA provides accreditation for de Souza courses meeting standards of quality for continuing professional development in Canada. CNA certifications in oncology, hospice palliative care, and gerontology are supported through de Souza exam study groups.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS): US-based professional association and the largest dedicated provider of oncology nursing continuing education globally. Closest direct comparator to de Souza — same target learner (oncology nurses), same content domain (cancer care competencies, chemotherapy certification, symptom management), with ONS offering Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certificate courses analogous to de Souza's PSCB.
• Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO-ACIO): National Canadian professional body for oncology nurses that co-markets and offers co-priced study programs through de Souza. Operates in the same oncology nursing education space and shapes the standards underlying de Souza's certification pathways, making it simultaneously partner and competitor for Canadian oncology nursing mindshare.
• Rx Continuing Education: US-based online continuing education provider offering accredited nurse and pharmacist CE, with explicit oncology coursework. Matches de Souza's online self-paced CE delivery model and target audience of licensed nurses, though broader in therapeutic coverage.
• CEUFast: Online nursing continuing education platform offering self-paced accredited courses across many specialties, including oncology. Closely comparable self-serve online CE model to de Souza, although covers a much broader range of nursing topics rather than specializing in oncology.
• Wild Iris Medical Education: Online accredited CE provider for nurses and allied health professionals, including oncology-relevant modules. Operates in the same pay-as-you-go nursing CE category with similar self-paced online delivery and group purchasing options.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Nursing Education: Global healthcare publisher and education provider with broad nursing CE offerings, including oncology-related courseware via Lippincott. Significantly larger and broader portfolio than de Souza, but overlaps in the online nurse CE category for specialty topics including cancer care.
• HealthStream: Major US-based healthcare workforce education and credentialing platform serving hospitals and health systems. Much broader scope than de Souza but addresses the same enterprise healthcare CE market, particularly for compliance and competency training.

Others

• UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer): Clinical decision support tool widely used by physicians and nurses that also provides CME/CE credits for searching and completing modules. Adjacent to de Souza's market — serves overlapping healthcare professional audience for ongoing medical learning, though primary product is point-of-care reference rather than structured certification tracks.

Emerging players

• AMBOSS: Digital medical knowledge platform offering clinical reference and continuing education for physicians and allied health professionals. While more physician-focused than de Souza, the CE capability targets an overlapping healthcare professional learner with online, accredited content delivery.

Regional players

• Athabasca University - Nursing Programs: Canadian distance-learning university with online nursing and health professional programs, including oncology-relevant graduate certificates. Operates in the same Canadian online health professional education market but credential-granting academic institution rather than focused CE provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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