OVERVIEW

Skin Cancer, 2nd Edition CE Course for Nurses is organized by Western Schools and will be held from Sep 27, 2017 - Sep 30, 2020. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.00 Contact Hours.

Description:
Skin cancer is a major public health problem. There are more than 5.4 million cases of basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, Merkel cell skin cancer, keratoacanthoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, and cutaneous lymphoma skin cancer annually, and the incidence rates of melanoma have been increasing for at least the past 30 years. However, most basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, Merkel cell skin cancers, keratoacanthomas, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, and cutaneous lymphoma skin cancers can be cured if the cancer is detected and treated early.

The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with an overview of the prevalence and management of skin cancer. This course will enable nurses to better understand skin cancer and the nursing care needs of patients and their families. Topics discussed include an overview of the epidemiology of skin cancer, modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, risk assessment, prevention strategies, strengths and limitations of detection strategies, diagnosis, staging, and standard treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. A case study at the end of the course will help to illustrate the content.

Course Objectives:
• Describe the epidemiology of all types of skin cancer and risk factors for its development.
• Explain strategies to prevent all types of skin cancer.
• Describe the diagnostic workup and staging schemas for benign and malignant skin cancers.
• Explain treatment modalities for benign and malignant skin cancers.