Course Code: REL-ACU-0-BCRFT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and staging for bladder cancer.
Identify the treatment options for non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancers and the healthcare professional’s role in treatment.
Outline:
Section 1: An Overview of Bladder Cancer
An Unexpected Diagnosis
Anatomy of the Urinary Bladder
Risk Factors for Bladder Cancer
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostic Testing
Staging of Bladder Cancer
Tumor Grade
Key Concepts in Diagnosis
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Bladder Cancer Treatment
Treatment of Bladder Cancer
Surgical Approach
Urinary Diversion After Cystectomy
Radiation
Multimodal Treatment Options
Treatment by Stage
Systemic Therapies for Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Considerations for the Interprofessional Team
Interprofessional Team Considerations
BCG Shortage
Post-Cystectomy Complications
Chemotherapy Adverse Events
The Role of the Healthcare Professional
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Mr. Blanchard
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Steven Marshall, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Dr. Marshall is the owner of See Doc Nurse Write, LLC, and provides health and medical writing, peer review, and subject matter expert review for a variety of clients. He holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Old Dominion University, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. He obtained a Registered Nurse diploma from The Memorial Hospital of Danville School of Nursing. He has a diverse nursing experience background, including clinical, leadership, and education, dating back to the early 1990s. His areas of practice have included intensive care, emergency care, air and ground critical care transport, cardiothoracic surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, oncology, and infusion therapy. He obtained his CCRN certification in 1994 and maintains this credential in an Alumnus status.
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Educators; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.