Mode of delivery: Online

Course Duration: Each module within this course will take approx. 2 hours. With the entire course equating to 8 hours. Certificates are available at the end of each individual module for evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Audience: This course is designed for registered nurses working in the community, caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis.

About this learning program: This course aims to support nurses working in the community context, with foundational knowledge and technical clinical skill when caring for the most common referrals in the community, for the person with cancer.  The online course is designed to be delivered flexibly and compromises of the below four modules. You may choose to complete one module, or all depending on your learning needs.

·         Central Venous Access Devices

·         Cancer Surgery

·         Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy

·         Radiotherapy

While parts of this course address the care needs of Peter Mac patients in the community, the knowledge base and technical skill can be applied when caring for patients with a diagnosis of cancer in the community who are not under the care of this organisation.

This program is evidence-based and aligns with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre clinical procedure. All principles can be applied to the assessment and management of the person with cancer in the community. However, nurses should continue to follow their own health service policies and procedures when delivering care in the community. 

How to enrol: 

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For course related queries please contact: educationcentre.nursing@petermac.org

For technical assistance please contact: LearningHubSupport@petermac.org