The purpose of this course is to differentiate among cancerous, pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions and to explain the appearance, symptoms, and treatment for common lesions.
Course Publication Date:
September 10, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | SLB060421 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pediatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
Identify at least 5 benign lesions that pose little danger of malignancy.
Identify 2 common pre-cancerous lesions.
Explain the difference between common and dysplastic nevi.
Identify 4 types of malignant skin lesions.
Explain the difference between basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Identify 3 different variants of Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Explain treatment options for Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Identify at least 8 different treatment options for skin lesions.
Outline the symptoms and treatment for malignant melanoma.
Discuss implications of tanning beds.