Spring 24 Foundations to Practice: Overview of Solid Tumors

March 13, 2024

Foundations to Practice: Overview of Solid Tumors

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Remote Attendance via Microsoft TEAMS

Learning Objectives

The learner will be able to:

  1. Explain resources that are available from the American Cancer Society.
  2. Identify risk factors that may lead to the development of solid tumors.
  3. Recall screening guidelines for solid tumors.
  4. Explain the diagnostic work up for solid tumors.
  5. Recognize treatment options and supportive care measures to utilize for patients are diagnosed with solid tumors.
  6. Demonstrate learning has occurred by receiving at least an 85% on final knowledge assessment.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/01/2023
Course expires: 
03/20/2024
Event starts: 
03/13/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/13/2024 - 4:00pm EDT
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
United States

Abby Baugh, MS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Theresa Celender, MPAS, PA-C, FAPACVS

Physician Assistant

Department of Thoracic Surgery

UPMC Passavant

Nicole Dreibelbis, CRNP, WHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Kelly Francis, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Senior

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Nikole Johnston
Associate Director

Cancer Center Partnerships

American Cancer Society

Connie Kinney, BSN, OCN

Collaborative Practice Nurse

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Jennifer Mabold, MSN, CRNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Expert

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Angela Merlino, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Tricia Seaman, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Nurse Educator, Central Region

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Melissa Wilson, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

 

 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7 contact hours. 

To receive 7 Contact Hours, the learner must register attendance, attend the entire class day, complete the activity evaluation, and achieve ≥ 85% on the knowledge assessment. Attendance will be tracked throughout class day.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
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