Summary:
80% of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer by the time they are 80 years old. Most early prostate cancer is undetected until in a late stage. Increase your knowledge about prostate cancer symptoms, early screening, treatment and prognosis to guide patients and families.
Objectives:
The purpose of this program is to provide healthcare professionals with education about the diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, and psychosocial effects of prostate cancer to healthcare providers. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- List five risk factors for prostate cancer
- Describe the diagnostic tests used in prostate cancer
- List three treatment options for prostate cancer
- List four nursing goals for care of the hospitalized prostate cancer patient
- List possible psychosocial behaviors related to patients with prostate cancer
Approval Information
This course is intended for nursing and nutrition professionals
Gannett Education is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (#GD001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). This course is a Level 1 course.
Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (provider # FBN 50-1489).