Renal Cancer
Contact Hours: 2.5
What's included?
Course Overview
Renal cancer, or renal cell carcinoma (RCC), originates in the kidney tissues responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine. This comprehensive course delves into the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations of RCC, the most lethal urologic cancer, accounting for 90% of renal cancer cases. Participants will explore diagnostic techniques, including imaging and biopsy procedures, and examine treatment options such as surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. The course also emphasizes early detection and advances in molecular and genetic research that enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to improve patient outcomes. Through case studies and evidence-based practice, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of Renal Cell Cancer management and prognosis
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Case Study: Renal Cell Carcinoma in a 64-Year-Old Male
- The Cell Growth and Death Cycle
- Cell Death
- Epidemiology
- Etiology
- Pathophysiology
- Histopathology
- Differential Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment
- Accurate Staging for Effective Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Recognize the clinical symptoms of renal cancer.
- Recognize the various treatment modalities for renal cancer.
- Interpret the epidemiological data on renal cancer incidence and survival rates.
- Identify key risk factors, including lifestyle and genetic predispositions.
- Integrate clinical knowledge and research findings to analyze complex case studies of renal cancer.
- Discuss the origin, development, and progression of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and other types of renal cancer.
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 150 minutes to complete and awards 2.5 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.
