Head and Neck Cancers (Enduring)

The Oncology interdisciplinary team is facing ongoing challenges due to rapidly evolving treatment protocols, including chemotherapy and other therapeutic modalities, alongside shifting standards of care. Identified gaps include the inconsistent application of evidence-based guidelines resulting in incongruent resources. Staff who care for oncology patients face this and require additional resources and support to effectively manage patient care.

Target Audience

Allied Health Professionals

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

  • Identifying the common types, risk factors, and symptoms of head and neck cancers.
  • Describe the key components of the diagnostic process, including imaging, biopsy, and staging,
  • Discussing standard treatment approaches such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy based on disease presentation
  • Analyzing how tumor location, stage, and patient-specific factors influence treatment decisions
  • Recognizing urgent complications associated with head and neck cancers and explaining initial management strategies.  
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
03/15/2025
Registration Expires: 
03/14/2027
Part of: 
2025 Duke Cancer Institute - Oncology Interdisciplinary Rounds [Enduring]
Rating: 
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Virtual, NC
United States

Shannon L. Aumer MA, CCC-SLP;

Aline Van Belois, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, OCN;

Trinitia Y. Cannon, MD; ​

Anna Choquette MSN, RN, OCN;

Jessica Lee, MD

Carrie Smith MS, RD, CSO;

Marvaretta M. Stevenson, MD

  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Pharmacists

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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