Self-Paced, Online Course slide for The Aging Cancer Patient Population in North Carolina

The Aging Cancer Patient Population in North Carolina (PCC SPOC)

Originally presented November 11, 2020, as part of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network Patient Centered Care lecture series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expires March 9, 2022.

Presenter

Photo of Hyman B. Muss, MD

Hyman B. Muss, MD
Mary Jones Hudson Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Oncology
Director, Geriatric Oncology Program
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Aging Cancer Patient Population in North Carolina

Dr. Hyman Muss will discuss recommendations related to specific needs of older patients with cancer. Updates will be presented regarding the implementation of the geriatric assessment into routine cancer care, as well as management strategies that are identified based on the results of the geriatric assessment.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the demographics of aging and cancer
  • Outline the elements of, and how to perform a geriatric assessment
  • Explain how to formulate a treatment plan for older patients

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 presenter, Hyman B. Muss, MD, 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).