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August CHW CoLab I Program to Educate, Empower, and Reach Communities (PEER) | The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening

Program Details:
August 19, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
8/19/26 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
8/17/26 12:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This training provides a foundation for educating peer and patient outreach healthcare teams on the burden of colorectal cancer, the importance of shared decision-making, and the available screening options. It is designed to further equip those supporting interventions aimed at closing screening gaps.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the burden of colorectal cancer and its impact on underserved populations.
  • Compare and contrast available colorectal cancer screening options and how they support a shared decision-making approach.
  • Identify resources available to support outreach and education programs aimed at improving colorectal cancer screening rates.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • CHW's
    South Carolina Community Health Worker Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    By completing an evaluation of the session, attendees will earn 1 CHW Continuing Education Unit (CEU) from the South Carolina Community Health Worker Credentialing Council.
  • SC AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • Health Professions Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by Pee Dee AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/19/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    Kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5348
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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