Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors | ContinuingEducation.com

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Course Overview

Mediastinal nonseminomas, unlike their gonadal counterparts, are locally invasive and aggressive tumors. They are one of the very few tumors whose course can be followed by the tumor markers, beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Usually occurring in young adolescent men, they present as large anterior mediastinal masses. There are distinct differences between mediastinal seminomas and nonseminomas with regard to pathophysiology and treatment. During the last decade, multimodal cisplatin-based chemotherapy has changed the prognosis dramatically.

About the Course Author

Catherine Swift, MT(ASCP) is the clinical laboratory science editor for Relias Learning. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from North Colorado Medical Center. She has experience working in hospital laboratories, clinic laboratories, and research experience in microbiology as well as clinical research trials involving patients and various drug therapies for osteoporosis, endometriosis and bone density at Creighton University School of Medicine. Catherine J. Swift, MT(ASCP) has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, educator and radiographer. Olive has authored several radiology and mammography textbooks and regularly presents mammography and other radiography-related topics at seminars throughout the United States and Canada plus internationally via webinars.

Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M) has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Steven S. Bhimji, MD, PhD, is a physician who holds a PhD in pharmacy. Steven S. Bhimji, MD, PhD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists

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Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Radiation technologists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-RAD13
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2020-12-31
Learning Objectives:

Describe the treatment of germ cell tumors of the mediastinum ; Discuss the types of germ cell tumors that can occur in the mediastinum; Review the workup of a patient with a mediastinal germ cell tumor
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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