CMSA National (1CE): Spotlight on Skin Health: Early Recognition and Prevention for Healthcare Teams
February 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1 hour RN, SW, & CCM
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable when early recognition and education are prioritized. Although Skin Cancer Awareness Month occurs in May, nurses and social workers are uniquely positioned to begin these vital conversations now—supporting patients with timely guidance, evidence-based resources, and practical tools for prevention.
This webinar provides an early “Spotlight on Skin Health” designed to help care teams strengthen their role in skin cancer education, address misconceptions, and promote proactive behaviors across diverse patient populations.
Participants will learn to identify common and high-risk presentations, understand prevention strategies, and communicate key messages that empower patients to take ownership of their skin health year-round. Through a blend of clinical insights and patient-centered approaches, attendees will leave equipped to share meaningful guidance, encourage screening, and connect individuals with diverse skin types to the appropriate dermatologic care before peak awareness activities begin in May.
Objectives:
- Recognize early signs and common presentations of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma—including risk factors and patterns across diverse skin types.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to educate patients on preventing skin cancer through sun protection, behavior modification, and routine self-examination.
- Guide patients in accessing appropriate dermatologic care and credible, culturally relevant resources to support year-round awareness and early detection.
Fee: Free to members | $40 for nonmembers
Presenter: Heather R. Kelly, MSN, RN, BCPA, CPC