Course:
Nursing - Accredited Courses, Philips Visicu
Module:
Breast Cancer Overview - Nursing
Module Description:
Audience: Nursing professionals
Prerequisites: No prior medical knowledge is required.
This module is designed to give the participant a general overview of breast cancer. Upon completion the student will be able to distinguish between the basic forms of breast cancer and understand its various stages of development. Additionally there is a review of the most common detection techniques (including self-examination) and a discussion on the ever-expanding variety of imaging technologies. Finally, there is an introduction to surgical and drug treatment options available.
Learning Objectives
* Describe the basic forms of breast cancer
* Describe the various “stages” of breast cancer
* Discuss the most common detection options and imaging technologies
* Explain the surgical and drug treatment options
The Philips Healthcare Learning Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Author:
BARBARA J LEBRON
About the author:
Barbara Lebron is recognized as an expert resource for teaching clinical and technical concepts in MRI, CT, General Radiology, Ultrasound, and Vascular imaging. Barbara has worked for Philips Healthcare for 20 years; as a Clinical Sales Support Manager for CT/MRI and currently as an Online Course Developer for the Philips Learning Center. Her responsibilities include developing and updating courses for the Learning Center, working with subject matter experts and authors, and managing the continuing education process for the various accrediting organizations. Barbara is a graduate of Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticut, is accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with an additional MR registry license, and is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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