HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know from Coursera

Welcome to HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancers: What You Need to Know

This course, offered by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is designed to inform primary care physicians and otolaryngologists (general and head and neck surgeons), as well as medical students, residents, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, about HPV-associated oral and throat cancers. It is also applicable to individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge and vernacular about this disease process, especially those who may have been diagnosed with HPV and/or HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. The course has been divided into four modules, each of which is followed by multiple choice questions to help attendees further understand this condition:

Week 1 - CME Information, Accreditation and Introduction (2 min)

Week 2 - Module 1: HPV-associated Throat Cancer: An Epidemic (11 min. + quiz)

Week 3 - Module 2: HPV Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation (10 min. + quiz)

Week 4 - Module 3: Management of HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer (13 min. + quiz)

Week 5 - Module 4: Prevention, Vaccination, and the Horizon (10 min. + quiz)

The primary objective of this course is to provide physicians with a thorough understanding of how to better diagnose and treat patients who have HPV-related oral and throat cancers.

Note: This course is no longer available for CME Credit.

Please review the CME Information and Accreditation prior to proceeding with the course modules.

Release Date: February 4, 2019

Expiration Date: February 4, 2021

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour

CME Fee: $30

CME Credits Offered: 1.0

CME Reviewer: Marita S. Teng, MD

How to Receive CME Credit:

For physicians who are interested in earning CME credits and other allied health professions who wish to receive a Verification of Attendance certificate, you must:

a. Complete Signature Track (details to follow after enrolling in this course)

b. Complete registration process through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, CME Office using the following link:

https://mssm.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?EID=4177&P=3000&CaseID=78 (WARNING: This course is no longer available for CME Credit.)

(You will be required to pay an additional non-refundable fee of $30.00 in addition to the $49.00 fee for signature track.)

c. Email an attached copy of your Verified Certificate from Coursera to the CME office at the Icahn School of Medicine at [email protected] and request your CME certificate.

d. You will be provided with the instructions for downloading your CME/CE certificate.

Course Planners

Lynette Bobbitt

Lisa Chase

Eric M. Genden, MD

Jill Gregory

Gale Justin

Paul Lawrence

Carter Lim

Erik Popil

What's inside

Syllabus

CME Information and Accreditation

Introduction

Module I: HPV-associated Throat Cancer: An Epidemic

This module describes the nature of the Human Papillomavirus and the effect of a viral infection. The module explains the emerging epidemic and its impact on the development of throat cancer. The module concludes with the current state of population awareness and the impact that erroneous information can have on the spread of disease and the risk of malignancy.

Module II: HPV Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation

This module describes the risk factors associated with transmission of HPV and the development of HPV-associated cancer. We will review how the virus is transmitted and malignant transformation. We will also explore the clinical presentation of HPV-associated throat cancer, early signs, and the clinical manifestations of advanced disease.

Module III: Management of HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer

This module describes options for treating oropharyngeal throat cancer and the advantages and disadvantages of each option. In this module, we discuss the indications and contraindications for treatment.

Module IV: Prevention, Vaccination, and the Horizon

This module describes nature of HPV infection and techniques for preventing infection. This module reviews the nature of the HPV vaccine and its effectiveness. We also review indications for vaccination and commonly asked questions.

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Explores HPV-associated cancer within a clinical framework

Taught by MDs and healthcare professionals who are recognized for their expertise and experience in the field of HPV-associated oral and throat cancers

Describes options for the treatment of oropharyngeal throat cancer

Examines risk factors associated with HPV-associated cancer

Introduces nature and transmission of HPV, and clinical presentations

Discusses prevention techniques and vaccine efficacy for HPV

Applicable to individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge about HPV-associated oral and throat cancers

Includes sections on CME information, accreditation, and introduction

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Concise overview of hpv-related oral cancers

Learners say this course provides a brief and clear overview of HPV-associated oral and throat cancers. The instructor is engaging and easy to understand. While students appreciate the course's conciseness, they also wish it went into greater depth.

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know with these activities:

Review the basics of HPV and throat cancer

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Read through the course syllabus and make note of any unfamiliar terms.
Review your notes from previous courses or readings on HPV and throat cancer.
Take a practice quiz or test to assess your current knowledge level.

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Identify your career goals.
Research potential mentors in your field.
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Build a relationship with your mentor and seek their guidance on your career path.
Reflect on your experiences with your mentor and how they have impacted your career.

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Review Head and Neck Anatomy

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Review head and neck anatomy including the oral cavity, oropharynx, and nasopharynx to strengthen background knowledge for this course.

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Review diagrams and models of the head and neck.
Identify the major structures of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and nasopharynx, including the tonsils, tongue, and lymph nodes.
Practice using medical terminology to describe anatomical structures.

Practice identifying the risk factors for HPV-associated throat cancer

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Practicing identifying the risk factors for HPV-associated throat cancer will help you better understand the causes of this disease and how to prevent it.

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Review the lecture material on the risk factors for HPV-associated throat cancer.
Complete the practice quiz on the risk factors for HPV-associated throat cancer.
Discuss the risk factors for HPV-associated throat cancer with a classmate or colleague.

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Go through your notes and highlight the key points.
Summarize each section of your notes in a few sentences.
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Research local cancer centers or hospices.
Contact the organization to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Complete any necessary training or orientation.
Volunteer on a regular basis.
Reflect on your experiences and how they have impacted your understanding of cancer.

Create a teaching plan for a patient with a wound

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Assess the patient's learning needs.
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Implement the teaching plan.
Evaluate the patient's learning.
Reflect on your experience and how it has impacted your teaching practice.

Career center

Learners who complete HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Surgeon

A surgeon performs operations in order to treat diseases or injuries. Surgeons may specialize in a particular field, such as those that treat cancers of the head and neck. This course would be particularly useful for surgeons who wish to specialize in the treatment of head and neck cancers or who need to stay apprised of advances in the field.

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Otolaryngologist

An Otolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. HPV-associated throat cancer would be a part of an otolaryngologist's purview. This course could help a future otolaryngologist understand an increasingly common form of throat cancer.

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Pathologist

A pathologist is a healthcare professional who studies the causes and effects of diseases. Pathologists play a very important role in the cancer care team and would be involved in examining and reporting on biopsies of throat cancer. Because HPV-associated throat cancer is a relatively new phenomenon, pathologists who wish to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field may find this course very helpful.

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Pharmacist

A pharmacist dispenses medications to patients, and also provides information about how to take medications correctly and safely. Pharmacists also help to develop new medications. Those pharmacists who work with cancer patients may find this course helpful to learn more about HPV-associated throat cancer, as it is an increasingly common type of cancer.

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Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant assists doctors and nurses with the provision of medical care to patients. As an emerging form of throat cancer, HPV-associated throat cancer is likely to become increasingly common. This course could help those medical assistants who are interested in specializing in oncology.

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Public Health Nurse

A Public Health Nurse works with individuals and communities to promote health and prevent diseases. Given that this course focuses on primary care screening for HPV-associated oral and throat cancer, it may be useful for public health nurses who work in health education and prevention.

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Chemotherapy Nurse

A Chemotherapy Nurse provides care to patients receiving chemotherapy, a cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat HPV-associated throat cancer. Chemotherapy nurses who work in head and neck oncology may find this course to be useful in managing such patients.

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Dentist

A dentist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and gums. HPV is also a cause of oropharyngeal cancer, a form of head and neck cancer. Dentists who wish to expand the services they provide into head and neck cancer screening or treatment would find this course to be very useful.

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Radiation Therapist

A Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy, a cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy, along with chemotherapy, is commonly used to treat head and neck cancers. Radiation Therapists who work in head and neck oncology would find this course useful to learn more about HPV-associated head and neck cancers.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

A Clinical Research Coordinator assists in the design and implementation of clinical research studies. HPV-associated throat cancer is a relatively new phenomenon. This course could be useful for clinical research coordinators who are involved in studies related to the disease.

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Epidemiologist

An Epidemiologist investigates the causes and spread of diseases and other health problems in populations, and uses that information to develop and evaluate public health programs and policies. HPV-associated throat cancer is a relatively new phenomenon. This course could be helpful for epidemiologists who are trying to track the spread of the disease.

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Medical Biller

A Medical Biller prepares and submits medical bills to insurance companies for payment. Medical billers who wish to expand the services they provide into head and neck cancer may find this course to be useful.

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Health Educator

A Health Educator designs and implements health education programs and materials to promote healthy behaviors and prevent diseases. Given that HPV is transmitted via oral sex, health educators who focus on sexual health education may find this course useful.

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Nursing Assistant

A Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. This course could be helpful for a nursing assistant who wishes to specialize in oncology.

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