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Full - Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care (Face to Face)
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Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
Who this course is for: Are you a physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists or allied health assistants with an interest in cancer care? A desire to learn about how to deliver best practice for cancer patients and their carers?
Then this course is for you!
You will get chance to meet and hear from experts in oncology including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses, and an Allied Health Professor. This introductory course will include:
Presentations on Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Cancer Related Fatigue, Prehabilitation and Palliative Care
Discussions on complexities in cancer (e.g., lymphoedema) and a case study panel
Practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care
Consumer Q&A Session
Opportunities for you to network with other colleagues
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.
Program: (subject to change)
Time | Session |
8.30-8.50am | Registration |
8.50-9.10am | Acknowledgement of Country and Introduction
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9.10-9.50am | Introduction to Cancer and Cancer Treatments |
9.50-10.20am | Introduction to Cancer Related Fatigue: Assessment and Intervention |
10.20-11.00am | Oncology Prehabilitation |
11-11.20 | MORNING TEA (provided) |
11.25-11.45am | Q and A with Consumer
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11.45-12.30pm | Lymphoedema and Other Oncology Complexities |
12.30-1.15pm | LUNCH Sponsored by Haddenham Healthcare |
1.15-3.00pm | Complex Seating and Pressure Care Workshop OR |
1.15-3.00pm | Exercise in Cancer Workshop |
3.00-3.20pm | AFTERNOON TEA Sponsored by Rehabhire |
3.20-4.00pm | Introduction to Palliative Care and Communicating at End of Life
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4.00-4.50pm | MDT Case Study Panel (include Pain, Sarcopenia, Fatigue, Chemotherapy, Breathlessness)) |
4.50-5.00pm | Evaluation Survey and Close |
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Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care (Recording - 2023)
Welcome to the recording of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre ‘Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care’ study day.
This event was a full day seminar held at Peter Mac in October 2023 aimed at Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants working in oncology. Presentations explored various facets within the world of cancer, including Presentations on Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Cancer Related Fatigue, Prehabilitation and Palliative Care. It included discussions on complexities in cancer (e.g., lymphoedema) and a case study panel.
Please note that due to the interactive nature of some sessions, the Practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care and the Consumer Q&A Session that were conducted on the day are not included in these recordings.
We also acknowledge that this is a recording of a hybrid event and thus there may be some issues with recording quality, thus the sale price has been reduced to reflect this.
Medical Elective placement - application
Elective placements may be available in the following areas at Peter Mac: Haematology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Imaging, Palliative Care, Psychiatry/Psycho-oncology.
An Elective placement will involve joining the activities of the Unit (as deemed appropriate by the Head of each Unit). Generally this would include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at unit activities (ward rounds, outpatient’s sessions and unit meetings) and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for 4 or 6-week rotations.
How to Apply
The elective application process includes:
· Step 1: Submission of an Expression of Interest form;
· Step 2: Invitation to submit an application. Note: There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process.
· Step 3: Successful applicants will be required to complete an onboarding process, including payment of a non-refundable elective fee of $800 for a 4-week placement or $1200 for a 6-week placement. This fee must be paid before the elective placement can commence.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education. Email: education@petermac.org
Medical elective placement - 4 weeks
Elective placements may be available in the following areas at Peter Mac: Haematology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Imaging, Palliative Care, Psychiatry/Psycho-oncology.
An Elective placement will involve joining the activities of the Unit (as deemed appropriate by the Head of each Unit). Generally this would include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at unit activities (ward rounds, outpatient’s sessions and unit meetings) and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for 4 or 6-week rotations.
How to Apply
The elective application process includes:
· Step 1: Submission of an Expression of Interest form;
· Step 2: Invitation to submit an application. Note: There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process.
· Step 3: Successful applicants will be required to complete an onboarding process, including payment of a non-refundable elective fee of $800 for a 4-week placement or $1200 for a 6-week placement. This fee must be paid before the elective placement can commence.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education. Email: education@petermac.org
Medical elective placement - 6 weeks
Elective placements may be available in the following areas at Peter Mac: Haematology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Imaging, Palliative Care, Psychiatry/Psycho-oncology.
An Elective placement will involve joining the activities of the Unit (as deemed appropriate by the Head of each Unit). Generally this would include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at unit activities (ward rounds, outpatient’s sessions and unit meetings) and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for 4 or 6-week rotations.
How to Apply
The elective application process includes:
· Step 1: Submission of an Expression of Interest form;
· Step 2: Invitation to submit an application. Note: There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process.
· Step 3: Successful applicants will be required to complete an onboarding process, including payment of a non-refundable elective fee of $800 for a 4-week placement or $1200 for a 6-week placement. This fee must be paid before the elective placement can commence.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education. Email: education@petermac.org
Medical elective placement - 8 weeks
Elective placements may be available in the following areas at Peter Mac: Haematology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Imaging, Palliative Care, Psychiatry/Psycho-oncology.
An Elective placement will involve joining the activities of the Unit (as deemed appropriate by the Head of each Unit). Generally this would include “shadowing” of the Resident/Registrar, attendance at unit activities (ward rounds, outpatient’s sessions and unit meetings) and hospital educational activities.
Electives are offered for 4 or 6-week rotations.
How to Apply
The elective application process includes:
· Step 1: Submission of an Expression of Interest form;
· Step 2: Invitation to submit an application. Note: There is a non-refundable administration fee of $200 if you accept the invitation to complete the application process.
· Step 3: Successful applicants will be required to complete an onboarding process, including payment of a non-refundable elective fee of $800 for a 4-week placement or $1200 for a 6-week placement. This fee must be paid before the elective placement can commence.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Medical Electives are coordinated by the Office of Cancer Education. Email: education@petermac.org
Palliative Care Two-Day Program: Academic Nursing Unit (ANU)
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face (with online supporting materials)
Course duration: 2 days
Course dates: For available course dates and delivery modes, scroll to the bottom of this catalogue entry. Note: spaces may be reserved for Peter Mac staff or open for sign-ups from the general public. Ensure a relevant space is available by checking the listings below before purchasing this course.
Pre-requisites: Peter Mac staff members require manager approval to attend this course. No prerequisites exist for external participants.
Audience: This course is open to Registered, Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Allied Health Clinicians.
About this learning program:
This is an introductory 2-day program. This course focuses on the care of patients in the palliative care setting. Topics include Models of care, communication, Adolescent & Young Adult and Palliative care, moral distress, symptom management, dying at home, challenging issues at end of life, voluntary assisted dying, care of the deceased patient and panel discussion.
Learning Objectives & Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this learning program, the learner will be able to:
- Define palliative care
- Identify models of care utilised in palliative care
- Recognise the importance of effective communication in the palliative care setting
- Discuss issues related to Adolescent & Young Adult receiving Palliative care
- Recognise the impact of patient management decisions on the healthcare professional
- Describe the management of key symptoms for patients receiving palliative care
- Describe the barriers and enablers for home death
- Identify challenging issues for the management of end of life care
- Discuss the care of the deceased patient
At the completion of this 2-day program and with further reading, it is expected that participants will understand the concept and philosophy of palliative care and its practical application in the care of patients with life limiting illnesses. They will have developed an approach to some of the challenges involved in providing palliative care, including caring for young people at the end of life, the impact of voluntary assisted dying, and caring for people at home. Participants will have developed understanding of the assessment and management of common symptoms encountered in patients receiving palliative care, and will have enhanced confidence in communicating with patients and relatives.
What will I get when I have completed this course?
Upon attendance of the training session, learners will obtain a Certificate of Completion as proof of training.
How to enrol: Click the "add to cart" checkbox on the course icon above to select this course. Once you have added all required courses to your cart, scroll to the top of this catalogue page to view your cart and purchase or enrol in your course(s). After you have purchased your course, access the course page and sign up to your desired session time.
Note: Available course dates are listed below. Ensure the date and mode of delivery suits you before purchasing the course.
Disclaimer - Peter Mac Staff: by enrolling in this course, you are confirming that:
- You have approval from your line manager/delegate to enrol in this program and attend at your selected date/time.
- Your line manager/delegate has approved this program as relevant to your clinical practice and will support completion of relevant clinical competency assessments.
Face-to-face sessions
Bookings (Open to Staff & External): Palliative Care Two Day Program
| Select | Start date | End date | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatre B, Level 7, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC, Lecture Theatre B, Level 7, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC |