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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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
05/01/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2028
Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN 

Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Nursing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tammy Triglianos, PhD, RN 

Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Nurse Practitioner, Gastrointestinal Oncology
Division of Oncology 
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

This Non-Credit Course does not have accreditation. It only offers general participation certificates.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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