Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027
Course #1070
15 Credits/Hours
Course Overview
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth examination of breast cancer, covering essential topics from basic anatomy and risk factors to current treatment modalities and survivorship care. The course is designed to equip learners with evidence-based knowledge about breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management. Through a structured approach, participants will explore the biological mechanisms of breast cancer, understand diagnostic procedures, evaluate treatment options, and examine the psychosocial aspects of living with and beyond breast cancer. This course emphasizes the importance of early detection, multidisciplinary care, and patient-centered approaches in improving breast cancer outcomes.
Table of Contents
- Breast Anatomy and Physiology
- Breast Cancer Types and Classification
- Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
- Screening and Early Detection Methods
- Diagnostic Procedures and Staging
- Treatment Modalities and Approaches
- Side Effects and Quality of Life Management
- Survivorship and Long-Term Care
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the anatomical structure of the breast and the physiological processes that may contribute to cancer development
- Identify and differentiate between various types and classifications of breast cancer based on histology and molecular markers
- Analyze major risk factors for breast cancer and evaluate evidence-based prevention strategies
- Explain current screening guidelines and the importance of early detection in improving breast cancer outcomes
- Understand the diagnostic process including imaging techniques, biopsy procedures, and staging systems
- Compare and contrast different treatment modalities including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapies
- Recognize common side effects of breast cancer treatment and identify strategies for managing quality of life during and after treatment
- Discuss survivorship care planning, long-term follow-up recommendations, and resources available for breast cancer survivors
