
Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Get Left Behind “45 is the new 50” - LIVE
More than ever before, there are rising cases of colon and rectal cancers among young people. Updated recommendations have lowered the age of screening to age 45 from standard age of 50.
Target Audience
These courses are intended for medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, hematologists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, radiologic technologists, researchers, pharmacists, trainees, allied health personnel, and others who are interested in care for patients and survivors in North Carolina.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to define the purpose of colorectal cancer screening.
- Participants will be able to identify barriers to colorectal screening.
- Participants will be able to list healthy behaviors for colon health.
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![]() | Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN Assistant Professor |
![]() | Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP Nurse Practitioner |
Presenter Disclosure Information
Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN and Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
The Greensboro Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved by the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for ACPE.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
- 1.00 ASRT
- 1.00 CTR
- 1.00 NCPD/CNE
- 1.00 Participation
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