Colon Cancer Screening and Clinical Diagnosis

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Overview of Colon Cancer 
   1. Epidemiology 
   2. Risk Factors 
3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Colon and Rectum 
4. Colon Cancer Stages and Types 
5. Screening Guidelines  
6. Screening Methods and Tools 
   1. Colonoscopy 
   2. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) 
   3. Stool DNA tests 
   4. Sigmoidoscopy 
   5. CT Colonography 
7. Barriers to Screening and Early Detection 
8. Clinical Presentation 
9. Treatment Options 
10. Role of the Nurse in Colon Cancer Screening 
11. Client Education and Support 
12. Resources  
13. Research 
14. Case Study: The Tale of Two Colorectal Cancer Paths 
15. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Colon Cancer Screening and Clinical Diagnosis. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the colon and rectum. 
2. Describe risk factors, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and different stages of colon cancer. 
3. Discuss current colon cancer screening guidelines. 
4. Compare the effectiveness of various colon cancer screening techniques. 
5. Demonstrate understanding of procedures and guidelines for assisting with and preparing clients for colonoscopy and other screening tests. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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