As a result of SUNA's updated Strategic Plan in 2022, SUNA developed a group of volunteers to form the Medical Assistant Standards Task Force. A position statement on urology clinical competencies and guidelines for the MA is shared by the group.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/29/26.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
Hillary Durstein: Speaker - Hollister, Cardinal Health, Merck

Gina Powley: Employee – Hollister, Inc.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of NCPD does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to discuss SUNA's recommendations for guidelines and clinical competencies for the Medical Assistant practicing in a urology setting.

Nicole Boesch CMA, CUA, FAUNA

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