Originally presented January 13, 2021, as part of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network Patient Centered Care lecture series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expires April 13, 2022.

Presenters

Amber Cipriani, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Clinical Assistant Professor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ashlynn Messmore, CGC, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Genetics
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jaime Richardson, BA, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP
Nurse Coordinator
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Genetic Testing in Cancer Patients: A Case Illustration

This talk aims to provide a general background on the breadth and application of genetic testing in cancer patients. We will also provide strategies for communicating with patients about the necessity and utilization of testing, by presenting sample patient cases to demonstrate these approaches.

Learning Objectives

• Define somatic and germline genetic testing
• Describe the roles of somatic and germline genetic testing in cancer care
• Discuss best ways to communicate genetic information to help bridge the language gap between providers and patients
• Explain the process of utilizing genetic testing to select optimal cancer treatment

Credits Offered

• 1.0 ANCC (NCPD/CNE) hours of study
• 1.0 ACPE hours of study
• 1.25 ASRT Category A CE Credit
• General Participation

Requirements

To receive credit for this course, you must:

1. Watch a lecture video recording.
2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 80% or higher.
3. Complete the course evaluation.
4. Select credit type.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour

Disclosures

This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course directors, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). Dr. William A Wood, MD, MPH, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.

The presenters, Amber Cipriani, PharmD, BCOP, CPP; Ashlynn Messmore, CGC, MS; and Jaime Richardson, BA, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP, have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.

Accreditation

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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).