The CAMRT is happy to provide a completely revised and up-to-date 2023 quick self study on Colorectal Cancer: An Overview for Health Professionals, by Dave Shedden. As the management of cancer constantly changes, access to up-to-date information is vital to ensure that MRTs are well-informed and ready to help patients experiencing colorectal cancer. In this self-directed course, you can work your way through 12 modules, gaining specialized knowledge and participating in interactive learning moments.
At the end of the QSS, you’ll be able to:
– Find recent data on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality.
– Describe the risk factors associated with developing colorectal cancer.
– Identify opportunities for reducing individual risk of developing colorectal cancer
– Describe the anatomical location and structure of the colon and rectum, as well as the proximity of surrounding organs that might affect treatment.
– Identify the lymphatic drainage of the colon and rectum and outline the most common routes of spread for colorectal cancer.
– Recognize the most common presenting signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.
– Describe the screening strategies and early detection of colorectal cancer.
– Outline the diagnostic procedures necessary to accurately diagnose and stage colorectal cancer.
– Describe the use of staging and grading systems that help quantify a patient’s risk in order to determine appropriate treatment options.
– Outline the management of colorectal cancer, including all potential treatment options for patients at various stages of disease.
– Describe common diagnostic tests for monitoring cancer recurrence
– Become more aware of survival rates for patients with colorectal cancer.