Circumcision

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (47 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

2 May 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, covering the glans of the penis. Over the past decades, cultural changes and new research have led to a closer examination of the practice of circumcision. Although there is no definitive evidence regarding the impact of circumcision on sexual enjoyment, studies suggest a reduction in urinary tract infections among newborns. Neonatal circumcisions significantly reduce the risk of penile cancer later in life, but this benefit may be realized without surgery as the use of the human papillomavirus vaccine increases. Phimosis, paraphimosis, HIV infections, and balanitis are significantly reduced in adults who have been circumcised. The procedure remains controversial among individuals with conflicting cultural or religious beliefs.

This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and techniques involved in circumcision, emphasizing the interprofessional team's role in patient care during this procedure. Collaboration between clinicians in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and internal medicine is essential for the successful completion of circumcision procedures.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the anatomical structures involved in circumcision and the tools required to complete the procedure.

  • Select the equipment required to perform a circumcision using clinical judgment about patient presentation.

  • Determine the complications of circumcision when utilizing the predominant surgical approaches.

  • Implement an interprofessional team approach to provide effective care to patients undergoing circumcision.

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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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I think the course was too simple, for the cost of the course i think It should at least include a video, pictures, explain the different types of procedures. Extremely simple for the price.

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