Caring for the Patient with Cervical Cancer

Caring for the Patient with Cervical Cancer (NCCC SPOC)

Originally presented February 26, 2018 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.

Presenter

Lyn Filip, RN, BSN
Assistant Professor
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Caring for the Patient with Cervical Cancer

Lyn Filip, RN, BSN, OCN will discuss information about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for cervical cancer. The presentation will also share information about specials considerations for caring for patients with this diagnosis and information that can be shared with all individuals about ways to prevent this type of cancer.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the types, stages, and diagnostic tests available for treating cervical cancer patients.
  • Identify the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer and ways to prevent HPV infection.
  • Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects, and emotional needs of patients with cervical cancer.
  • Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes.

Resources

Credits Offered

  • General Participation

Requirements

To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:

  1. Watch a lecture video recording.
  2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Select the certificate of participation.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour