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Skin Cancers

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Course Overview
The key to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with skin cancers is prevention and early detection. Healthcare professionals involved in the care of adults and children are in a unique position to routinely evaluate patients for skin cancer as well as to educate their patients about self-examination and preventive measures. This course provides an overview of the various types of nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers, including a description of the populations at high risk for these cancers and the criteria for distinguishing between benign and malignant melanomas. The course also includes details on diagnostic techniques, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care. The importance of patient education pertaining to proper preventive measures and the current recommendations concerning screening are also highlighted.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the etiology and epidemiology of skin cancers.
  • Discuss the role of UV radiation in the development of nonmelanomas and melanomas.
  • Describe the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.
  • Describe the clinical features, treatment, and appropriate follow-up care of melanoma.
  • Outline skin cancer screening guidelines.
  • Discuss effective preventive measures for skin cancers, including resources to educate patients about skin cancers and prevention.

About the Author/Presenter 
Lori L. Alexander, MTPW, ELS, MWC, is President of Editorial Rx, Inc., which provides medical writing and editing services on a wide variety of clinical topics and in a range of media. A medical writer and editor for more than 30 years, Ms. Alexander has written for both professional and lay audiences, with a focus on continuing education materials, medical meeting coverage, and educational resources for patients. She is the Editor Emeritus of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Journal, the peer-review journal representing the largest association of medical communicators in the United States. Ms. Alexander earned a Master’s degree in technical and professional writing, with a concentration in medical writing, at Northeastern University, Boston. She has also earned certification as a life sciences editor and as a medical writer.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
 Dental AGD Code: 149, Nursing, Physician

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