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Lumpectomy

Green Clock Hours: 3.25

Lumpectomy is the surgical standard of care today for many breast lesions. Increasingly, surgeons are performing lumpectomy procedures, either with or without wire placement, rather than radical mastectomy. The decision is based upon the size of the tumor. CSTs & CSFAs need continuing education hours to increase their knowledge about this procedure.

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Course Description

Lumpectomy is the surgical standard of care today for many breast lesions. Increasingly, surgeons are performing lumpectomy procedures, either with or without wire placement, rather than radical mastectomy. The decision is based upon the size of the tumor. CSTs & CSFAs need continuing education hours to increase their knowledge about this procedure.

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Association of Surgical Technologists

3.25 HOURS


This course is approved for surgical techs from 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2024.


Review Date: 03/12/2021

Course Details
Course Code: REL-ACU-0-LMPT
Hours: 3.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Name the complications of lumpectomy
Review how a lumpectomy is performed
Identify indications and contraindications for a lumpectomy.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Lumpectomy

Advances in Breast Cancer Care

Glossary

Breast Anatomy

Required Equipment

General Equipment

Supplies

Indications

Contraindications

Pre-procedure Workup

Position & Prep

Technique

Lumpectomy

Specimen Handling

Intra-operative Analysis of Tissue

Raising the Flaps

APBI vs. TARGIT

Closure of the Cavity

Lumpectomy When the Mass Is Not Palpable

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Complications

Early Detection Saves Lives

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCST
Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and higher education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning in higher education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery. Disclosure: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Staff Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE

Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties, and the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Surgical Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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