Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CCRFSC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of colorectal cancer, and explain their role in early detection, diagnosis, and patient care.
Recall U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening guidelines, compare the advantages and limitations of screening options, and outline treatment strategies for colorectal cancer.
Describe strategies to educate patients about colorectal cancer risks, the importance of screening, treatment options, and managing treatment-related side effects while addressing barriers to care.
Outline:
Section 1: Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors
Overview
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Screening and Recommendations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Options
Staging and Treatment
Treatment-Related Side Effects
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Reviewer: Avery Coleman
Avery Coleman, CMA, is a QA Specialist at Relias. She has 5 years of experience as a certified medical assistant in a primary care office. She has extensive knowledge of in-office procedures and has been involved in mentoring and training other medical assistants. Avery is motivated by a desire to help others and improve their health through direct patient care and healthcare provider education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.