Genetics and Genomics Nursing Online Series: Precision Medicine Through Cancer Genomics

This online course provides essential information on cancer genomics. Attendees will learn the different types of genetic testing for cancer, identify patients who would benefit from genetic testing, understand genetic testing results and describe hereditary cancer syndrome surveillance.

Course Director 
Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Director of Continuing Nursing Education 
Mayo Clinic 

Target Audience

This nursing course is designed for nurses interested in increasing use of genomics in patient care.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Define differences in somatic, germline, and commercial testing
  • Identify patients who would benefit from genetic testing
  • Describe the difference between pathogenic variants and variants of uncertain significance
  • Review case study on a hereditary cancer syndrome
  • Discuss surveillance outcomes of a rare hereditary cancer syndrome

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.81 ANCC
  • 0.81 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/22/2025
Course expires: 
05/30/2026
Cost:
$35.00
Part of: 
Genetics and Genomics Nursing Webinar Series

This course will be presented via an online recorded presentation. 

Faculty Presenter
DeAnna M. Weaver, APRN, C.N.P, FNP-BC, M.S.N. 
Certified Nurse Practitioner  
Department of Clinical Genomics and Center for Individualized Medicine 
Instructor in Medical Genetics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix,  Arizona

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.81 ANCC contact hours.  


Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations. 

Available Credit

  • 0.81 ANCC
  • 0.81 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$35.00
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