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University of Melbourne - Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners 

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Overview

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

11,044

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners
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Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
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Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners
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Course details

More about this course
  • Cancer is a major burden of disease across the globe. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with the illness.
  • This course will explore the importance of cancer survivorship, and show you how to develop an effective care plan for your patients.
  • You'll learn about the psycho social and emotional impact of having cancer, and the possible side effects of treatment.
  • You'll find out about new and emerging cancer therapies, and the results on cancer survivors of various age groups.
  • You'll understand the strain cancer puts on patients, healthcare systems, and primary care practitioners.
  • The University of Melbourne is ranked among the 20 best universities in the world for Healthcare and Medicine
  • This course draws on the world leading knowledge of the University, alongside the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) and Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology.
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Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners
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Curriculum

Communication and Coordination of Care

What is cancer survivorship?

Transitioning patients from active treatment

Supportive Care

Defining supportive care

Self-management

Return to work

Surveillance, Late and Long Term Effects & Palliative Care

Surveillance

Late and Long Term Effects

Palliative Care

New Cancer Therapies

Future Cancer Care

What does the future hold

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