Course Code: REL-ACU-0-BCSTR
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify risk factors for breast cancer, detection guidelines, and diagnostic modalities.
Define treatment modalities for breast cancer based on type.
Outline:
Section 1: Breast Cancer Overview
Introduction
Learning Objectives
What Is Breast Cancer?
Statistics
Risk Factors
Lifestyle Risk Factors
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors
Other Possible Risk Factors
Breast Cancer in Men
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Screening and Diagnosis
Screening Recommendations
Understanding Risk Levels
Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Screening Modalities
Standard Screening Modalities
Specialized Breast Imaging Options
Screening Benefits and Risks
Genetic Testing
Shared Decision-Making
Knowledge Check
Biopsy
Biopsy Types
Specimens
Knowledge Check
Types of Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ (Noninvasive)
Invasive Breast Cancers
Staging and Evaluation
Evaluation and Workup
Staging Terms
Breast Cancer Stages Overview
TNM Staging System
Stage Grouping
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment
Treatment Plan
Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage
Surgery: A Choice
Mastectomy
Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
Breast Prosthesis and Reconstruction
Post-Operative Care
Radiation Therapy
Types of Radiation
Nursing Considerations
Chemotherapy
Indications
Administration and Safety
Common Side Effects and Management
Nursing Considerations
Targeted Therapies
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+) Breast Cancer
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
Nursing Considerations Across Targeted Therapies
Knowledge Check
Hormone Therapy and Immunotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Immunotherapy
Healthcare Disparities in Breast Cancer
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.