Description

The purpose of The Maurer Foundation’s Web-Based Breast Health Course is to provide crucial information about breast cancer, factors affecting development of the disease, risk reduction and early detection techniques. This self-paced course is ideal for clinicians, breast health advocates, and individuals seeking in-depth information about breast health. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

• Identify the anatomical components of the breast and the five stages of breast development
• Describe benign breast changes, breast cancer symptoms and characteristics, diagnostic and prognostic techniques, and treatment options
• Discuss risk factors of breast cancer and methods of early detection

This course is divided into distinct lessons which incorporate practice sessions to reinforce the concepts within each module and assessments to evaluate understanding. The course is accessible for six months from the date of registration.

Recognition of completion received upon successful conclusion of the course. Completion does not imply future employment with The Maurer Foundation.