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StatPearls, LLC

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
  • Cicatrix
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Perioperative Care

Mohs Micrographic Surgery Safe and Effective Perioperative Care

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized technique for treating skin cancers, particularly basal and squamous cell carcinoma. The procedure involves the precise removal of cancerous tissue layer by layer, with each layer examined microscopically in real time to ensure complete tumor excision while conserving healthy tissue. This meticulous approach results in high cure rates and minimal scarring, making it especially valuable for cosmetically and functionally critical cancers. Effective perioperative care in MMS necessitates a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists, each playing a vital role in patient assessment, surgical execution, and postoperative management. Participants in this course gain comprehensive knowledge of MMS, encompassing patient selection, surgical techniques, and postoperative care. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration, highlighting how coordinated efforts among healthcare providers enhance patient safety and optimize outcomes. Clinicians learn evidence-based strategies for perioperative management, including proper wound care, pain control, and the prevention of complications. The course aims t improve procedural efficiency and patient satisfaction by fostering effective communication and teamwork, ultimately leading to superior care for individuals undergoing MMS.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

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No

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No

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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