Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PANCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Name at least three signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Define at least two treatment options for pancreatic cancer.
Identify at least two palliative care interventions for pancreatic cancer.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pancreatic Cancer
Overview
Prognosis
Who Is at Risk?
Signs and Symptoms
Detection
Diagnostic Tools
Staging
Treatment Options
Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy
Gemcitabine
Side Effects and Nursing Care
Palliative Care
On the Horizon
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Kevin
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: H. Marie Dorris, MNSc, RN, OCN®
Helen Marie Dorris, MNSc, RN, OCN®, is a RN at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) hospital. She has over 20 years of nursing experience spanning pediatric to adult in non-oncology and oncology nursing. Marie earned her MSN degree focusing on administration and education.
Subject Matter Expert: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)
Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Writer: 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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; Medical Providers; 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.