DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course on Skin Cancer: Non-Melanoma. Course objectives include:
- Describe the biology and epidemiology of non-melanoma skin cancer
- List genetic causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatments for Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Explain the precursors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment types for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recognize risk factors and utilize methods for decreasing the risk of skin cancer using prevention strategies and screening guidelines
- Identify employer and workers’ comp claims implications related to skin cancer.
Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category A
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Basal Cell Carcinoma, California Workers’ Comp Claims Adjuster, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Clinical Oncology, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Epidemiology, Integumentary Issues, LPN, LVN, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Nurses, RN, Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Wound Care