Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ECDT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify three risk factors, signs, symptoms, and prevention strategies for endometrial cancer.
Determine diagnostic methods and treatment options for endometrial cancer.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Endometrial Cancer Risks and Diagnosis
A Visit to the Women’s Health Clinic
Cancer of the Uterus
Inside the Uterus: Pathology
Endometrial Cancer Statistics
Warning Signs
Risk Factors
Lynch syndrome
Screening
Diagnosing Endometrial Cancer
Setting the Stage
Section 3: Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Treatment
Beyond Surgery
Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma
Early Menopause - or Not
An Excellent Prognosis
Follow-Up Care
Reducing the Risks
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
A New Diagnosis
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.