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Prostate Cancer Updates

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Course Overview

Prostate Cancer Updates

Author: R.E. Hengsterman
RN, BS, MA, MSN

This course will provide learners with a basic understanding of current changes in prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines including an overview of new, evidence-based medications, procedures, and other interventions.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistical Evidence/Epidemiology 
  3. Etiology/Pathophysiology 
  4. Diagnostic and Screening tools 
  5. Medication Management  
  6. New Procedures and Interventions 
  7. Common Misconceptions 
  8. Upcoming Research 
  9. 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 Prostate Cancer Updates. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 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:

  1. Identify the risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic methods for prostate cancer. 
  2. Discuss the different treatment options available for prostate cancer, including medication management, new procedures, and interventions. 
  3. Explain common misconceptions about prostate cancer.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. 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)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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 created on: March 08, 2024

Course Expires on: March 08, 2027

Course Offering: #215