GERONT X200 - Gerontology - Cancer and the Older Adult
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1.8 million new cases of cancer diagnoses are expected in the year 2020, with women (about 912,930) being diagnosed more often than men about 893,660). As you can see, cancer is a very prevalent disease in the U.S. However, did you know that cancer is a disease of the aging? About 80% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. are in persons 55 years old or older; this is an increase from 77% in 2012. (American Cancer Society, 2020).
This module will explore how life expectancy, functional status, and comorbidity determine treatment in the older person with a cancer diagnosis and how cancer behaves differently in older people..
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through the material independently at your own pace.
Time to Completion
This module is projected to take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires earning a score of at least 99% on required assessments.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer, laptop, or tablet capable of accessing online course materials
- Ability to stream video and interactive content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
Additional Technology Information
This course uses H5P to provide interactive course content to learners in the form of interactive videos, interactive presentations, and more. If you require assistance in or experience difficulties completing assignments that use H5P, please contact the COM Digital Accessibility Coordinator (DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu). Accommodation and assistance will be arranged for you as appropriate free from penalty.
What You’ll Learn
Participants who complete this module will be able to:
- Describe why cancer behaves differently in older adults.
- Learn what determines treatment in the older cancer patient.
- Understand why cancer is a disease of aging.
- Learn what assessment instruments enhance oncology care for the older patient.
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Additional Information
Note to Participant
We recognize that you may not and perhaps should not provide direct care to the older adults you assist. Therefore, this module is intended to provide you with an overview of cancer in older adults so that you may better respond to those you serve. By providing you with a broad understanding of the issues, the program staff and author hope your knowledge of the challenges facing older adults with cancer will be enhanced.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email COM_CCE@osumc.edu.