Colon Cancer Screening and Clinical Diagnosis
Contact Hours: 3
What's included?
Course Overview
This course provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of colon cancer screening and clinical diagnosis, equipping them to play a pivotal role in early detection and client education. Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, so early screening and diagnosis are critical for improving survival rates. Learners will explore current screening guidelines, diagnostic tools, and the role of nurses. Nurses will gain the skills needed to educate clients about colon cancer prevention, assist with clinical procedures like colonoscopy, and provide compassionate care throughout diagnosis and treatment.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Overview of Colorectal Cancer
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Colon and Rectum
- Colon Cancer Stages and Types
- Screening Guidelines
- Barriers to Screening and Early Detection
- Clinical Presentation
- Treatment Options
- Role of the Nurse in Colon Cancer Screening
- Resources
- Research
- Case Study: The Tale of Two Colorectal Cancer Paths
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the colon and rectum.
- Describe risk factors, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and different stages of colon cancer.
- Discuss current colon cancer screening guidelines.
- Compare the effectiveness of various colon cancer screening techniques.
- Demonstrate understanding of procedures and guidelines for assisting with and preparing clients for colonoscopy and other screening tests.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
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.
It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
