DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, biology, and risk factors for melanoma skin cancers.
- List symptoms and diagnostic methods for melanoma.
- Recognize the classification of various types of melanoma and how these tumors are staged.
- Discuss treatment options based on tumor stage.
- Identify methods to decrease the risk of skin cancer using prevention strategies.
- Identify claims implications related to skin cancers for the employer and claims professionals.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- California Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters (WC CA)
Course Details
To receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by August 1, 2027.
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, All States, California Workers’ Comp Claims Adjuster, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Epidemiology, LPN, LVN, Melanoma, Melanoma Skin Cancer, Nurses, RN, Skin Cancer