Course Code: REL-PAC-ENCLARA-RCCM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the mechanisms and typical patterns of metastasis
Recognize symptoms of common cancers
Identify treatment approaches to manage cancer-related complications
Outline:
Overview
Describe the mechanisms and typical patterns of metastasis
Recognizing symptoms of common cancers
Identify treatment approaches to manage cancer-related complications
Typical spread of cancer type
Treatment approaches to manage cancer-related complications
Treatment of cancer types
Symptom management
Lung cancer: Dyspnea, Cough
Breast: Bone pain, lymphedema
Colorectal: Malignant ascites, pruritus, malignant bowel obstruction
Pancreatic: Pain, anorexia/cachexia
Instructor: Terri Maxwell, PhD, APRN
Terri Maxwell, PhD, APRN, is Chief Clinical Officer of Turn-Key Health, a division of Enclara Pharmacia. A frequent presenter at state and national meetings, Terri is a well-published author on a range of palliative care topics. She obtained her BSN from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters Degree and PhD in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospice.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.