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Head & Neck Cancer and the Art of Reconstruction (CE Nurse)

Course Format: Online Video
Course Credit Type: CE Nurse
Course Credit: 0.50
Rewards Points Earned: 12.5
Course Category: *Nursing, Radiology, **Self-Study/On-Demand
Faculty: Cheryl S. Turner, EdD., R.T., (R)(T)
Course Producer: AltusLearn
Course Cost: $13.99 | Included in All-Access Pass
Course Release Date: April 11, 2019
Course Expiration Date: April 11, 2020
Program Summary:

Dr. Todd Hannah gives an experiential look into head and neck reconstruction, stemming from various needs such as cancer, accidents, or birth defects. He details the intricacies of the surgical procedures, calling the reconstruction more of an art form than medicine.


Objectives

  • Participants will be able to recall the common pathologies of head and neck cancers
  • Participants will be able to identify the etiologies and treatment options for head and neck cancers.
  • Participants will be able to understand the surgical processes involved in head and neck reconstruction.

Outline
  1. Overview of Head and Neck Cancers
    • Quality of Life
    • Reconstruction
  2. Etiology and Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancers
    • Change in demographics
    • HPV related cancers
    • Alcohol and Tobacco
  3. Treatment options for Head and Neck Cancers
    • Surgery, Radiation, Chemo
  4. Reconstruction
    • Preserve quality of life
    • Transplants
    • Radical neck dissection
  5. Reconstruction
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