• Identify the medical assistant's role in the oncology office
• Describe the different types of malignant neoplasms
• Describe routine cancer screening tests
• Explain tumor markers and how they are used in cancer diagnosis
• Discuss the staging and grading of malignancies
• Discuss the various remedies used in cancer treatment
• Explain hospice care for terminally ill patients
• Describe a cancer prevention lifestyle
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    This course provides an overview of concepts related to oncology including common types of malignant neoplasms, routine cancer screening tests performed in the medical office, procedures for diagnosing cancer, and various treatments. It also explains hospice care for patients who are terminally ill. Healthcare professionals should be aware of concepts related to oncology and their role in the oncology office or hospice center.
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    Oncology Specialization for Healthcare Professionals Module 1
    The Physiology of Cancer
    • Describe the different types of malignant neoplasms
    • Discuss the staging and grading of malignancies
    Oncology Specialization for Healthcare Professionals Module 2
    Common Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments for Cancer
    • Describe routine cancer screening tests
    • Explain tumor markers and how they are used in cancer diagnosis
    • Discuss the various remedies used in cancer treatment
    • Explain hospice care for terminally ill patients
    • Describe a cancer prevention lifestyle
    All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

    Internet Connection
    • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
    Hardware Requirements
    • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
    • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

    Software Requirements
    • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
    • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    • Adobe PDF Reader
    This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

    Product Type:
    Course
    Course Type:
    Professional Enrichment
    Level:
    Beginner
    Language:
    English
    Hours:
    25
    Duration:
    3 months
    Avg Completion:
    3 Months

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