Description: 

This activity offers a multidisciplinary overview of molecular and genetic testing and its role in guiding evidence-based treatment decisions. Participants will learn how to select appropriate diagnostic tests following pathology review and apply results to inform systemic treatment strategies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. The course also explores key components of comprehensive care, including surgical management, imaging approaches to assess disease extent, and the integration of palliative care, clinical trials, and supportive services to optimize patient outcomes.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

1. Select appropriate molecular and genetic tests following pathology review to guide evidence-based treatment decisions.
2. Interpret pathology findings and imaging results to accurately assess disease characteristics and extent.
3. Apply molecular and diagnostic data to determine optimal systemic treatment strategies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.
4. Integrate surgical options, palliative care, and supportive services into comprehensive, patient-centered care plans. Identify appropriate clinical trial opportunities and supportive resources to enhance patient outcomes.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.