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

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Overview

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 cme@mssm.edu 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

Syllabus 7

  1. CME Information and Accreditation 20 minutes
  2. Introduction 5 minutes
  3. Module I: HPV-associated Throat Cancer: An Epidemic 50 minutes

    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 informati…

  4. Module II: HPV Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation 50 minutes

    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 cli…

  5. Module III: Management of HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer 50 minutes

    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.

  6. Module IV: Prevention, Vaccination, and the Horizon 50 minutes

    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.

  7. Activity Evaluation

    All learners are urged to complete an evaluation. Your comments are essential for improving the effectiveness of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s continuing medical education activities.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 472 learners.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (7 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.
  • Short (1 hour): an overview, not deep coverage.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

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  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Eric M. Genden, MDIsidore Friesner Professor and Chairman | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | Professor of Neurosurgery and Immuno…

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (78/100).

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