
Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Don’t Get Left Behind “45 is the new 50” - SPOC
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, Gastrointestinal Oncology |
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.
To receive free Continuing Education Credit for this Self-Paced, Online Course:
- Watch the video
- Complete the assessment with a score of 80% or better
- Complete the evaluation
- Download the appropriate certificate
The following accrediting agencies have approved this course for continuing education credits. Participants should understand that their individual participation and claiming credit must abide by the regulations set forth by their respective accrediting agency.
1.00 NCPD/CNE
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.
1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
**No partial credit will be available**
1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
**No partial credit will be available**
1.00 CTR
Approved by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
1.00 ASRT
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
In most cases, regulations prohibit the repeated use of the same educational activity (Live Webinar or Self-Paced, Online Course but not both) as it relates to satisfying CE requirements to maintain licensure. Attendees are also required to achieve a score of 80% or better on an assessment for the Self-Paced, Online Course to receive CE credit. Please contact your individual accreditation agencies for more details.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
- 1.00 ASRT
- 1.00 CTR
- 1.00 NCPD/CNE
- 1.00 Participation