Course
Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Brittane L. Strahan MSN, RN, CCRP
This course is designed to provide the nursing professional with a better understanding of the importance of the prevention and early detection of skin cancer. In this course, a thorough definition of skin cancer will be provided, and the various types of skin cancer will be defined with similarities and differences briefly highlighted. A basic overview of epidemiology and pathophysiology will be discussed, followed by an overview of risk factors and necessary assessments to best prevent skin cancer.
Signs and symptoms noted by the individual and the medical team will be reviewed followed by tips for prevention. Treatments will be defined and delineated based on type, indication, and expected outcomes. Before, during, and after diagnosis a patient must be given techniques for self-management of both the malignancy and any toxicities associated with treatments in addition to monitoring for any future cancers. Research findings will be incorporated throughout the course and specific findings will be reviewed on patient support and resources.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types of Skin Cancer
- Epidemiology
- Etiology
- Pathophysiology
- Risk factors
- Assessment
- Clinical signs and symptoms
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Self-management
- Research findings
- Resources for further information or assistance
- 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 Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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:
- Explain why skin cancer develops and correlate this to the skin changes that may be noted.
- Identify the risk factors for skin cancer and corresponding preventative measures.
- Summarize the methods used for the early detection of skin cancer.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement 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
Accreditations + 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)
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.
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Course Expires on: January 16, 2028
Course Offering: #522