About this course
Approximately 3.5% of the population has experienced a cancer diagnosis, with an estimated 14.5 million cancer survivors. These figures increase if you expand the criteria to include those whose lives have been touched by the disease (e.g., family, friends, caregivers). While everyone has a unique response to a cancer experience, there are common stressors associated with each of the four stages on the cancer continuum: Pre-diagnosis; Diagnosis; Active Treatment; and Post-treatment including both Initial Re-entry and Longer-Term Survivorship. Course material reviews the psychological demands associated with each of the four phases with a focus on assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders among cancer patients (i.e., Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). In addition, an overview of relevant evidence-based psychological interventions is provided. The information provided will enable mental healthcare providers and allied health professionals to meet each patient at the proper clinical juncture and to make effective plans for treatment to enhance psychological adjustment to cancer.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.