Breast Reconstruction Surgery after Mastectomy

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Overview of Breast Cancer and Statistics
3. Types of Mastectomies
4. Types of Breast Reconstructive Surgeries
5. Preparing for Surgery
6. Post-Operative Considerations and Incision Care
7. Patient Education
8. Common Misconceptions
9. Body Image Concerns
10. Providing Support and Resources
11. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Breast Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Explain the different types of breast reconstructive surgeries.
2. List common misconceptions surrounding mastectomies and breast reconstructive surgeries.
3. Explain the importance of patient education prior to and following the breast reconstructive procedure.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.