Men's Health Issues

The purpose of this course is to provide health and mental healthcare professionals with necessary information regarding conditions and health issues that affect men in order to facilitate more effective diagnosis, treatment, and care. As male-specific factors influence the provision and compliance to therapy, tools to ensure effective patient education for men are provided to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Identify diseases that are more prevalent among men than among women.
2. Describe the health implications of male gender identity and identify strategies to improve communication with male patients.
3. Explain the diagnosis and treatment of benign prostate conditions and prostate cancer.
4. Apply guideline recommendations for prostate cancer screening.
5. Describe treatment options and assist patients in selecting a management strategy for localized prostate cancer.
6. Distinguish among benign testicular conditions.
7. Discuss the diagnosis and treatment options for testicular cancer.
8. Discuss the differences between male and female breast cancer.
9. Discuss diagnosis and treatment options, and assist patients in selecting a treatment strategy for sexual dysfunction (premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction).
10. Devise a strategy for diagnostic testing and treatment of late-onset hypogonadism.
11. List factors affecting male infertility.
12. Promote patient education and disease prevention, implement effective screening, and select guideline-appropriate treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
13. Identify issues of particular concern for men who have sex with men.
14. Discuss the effects of substance misuse, depression, and stress/anger on the physical and psychosocial well-being of men.
15. Discuss the importance of educating men about the need for screening, routine health maintenance, and healthy lifestyle.

This 15-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.