Online CPD modules about Cancer Nursing/ Oncology

Complications of head and neck radiotherapy

Online CPD module enrolment

2 hours CPD.  

This module will outline the physiological changes associated with head and neck cancer and associated radiotherapy therapy treatment, and highlight particular organs at risk. It will offer insight into the significant adverse effects associated with chemoradiotherapy and outline some suggested prevention and management techniques that are used by members of the multidisciplinary team in order to improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer. 

Key learning outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  1. explain the impact of cancer and radiotherapy on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch
  2. describe the serial and parallel organs at risk with radiotherapy of the head and neck
  3. understand the adverse effects of head and neck radiotherapy, including erythema, dysphagia and xerostomia
  4. highlight the role of the radiotherapist and the multidisciplinary team in the prevention and management of adverse effects in order to improve quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. 

$40 value

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Course Duration in Hours: 2

Gastrointestinal radiation injury: Pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment

Online CPD module enrolment

1.5 hours CPD.   

This module will outline the pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal injury following exposure to radiation therapy. This condition is a common side effect of cancer treatment and has the potential to cause significant morbidity, limit treatment tolerability, and impair quality of life for survivors. This module outlines interventions with supporting evidence, and highlights areas for future research to improve patient outcomes.

Key learning outcomes

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • understand the mechanism of gastrointestinal injury following exposure to radiation therapy
  • identify the risk factors for gastrointestinal radiation injury
  • differentiate between acute and chronic conditions
  • understand symptom grading and differentiation based on the location of radiation therapy
  • describe technical and biological strategies for injury prevention
  • understand the value of algorithm-based treatments for relief of gastrointestinal symptoms and enhanced quality of life.

$30 value

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Course Duration in Hours: 1.5

Management of chemotherapy-induced adverse effects

Online CPD module enrolment

1 hours CPD.   

This module explores four common chemotherapy-related adverse effects: Anti-cancer therapy induced nausea and vomiting (AINV), mucositis, hand-foot syndrome, and chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea.

Key learning outcomes

At the end of this module participants will be able to:

  • Understand the prevalence of cancer in Australia and the rates of anti-cancer treatment in the population.
  • Understand the risk factors for anti-cancer therapy induced nausea and vomiting (AINV), and the different classifications of emesis in AINV.
  • Describe the management options for AINV depending on the emetogenic risk of the chemotherapeutic drug.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how mucositis occurs and risk factors for developing mucositis.
  • Describe options for preventing and managing mucositis.
$20 value

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Course Duration in Hours: 1

Melanoma

Online CPD module enrolment

1 hour CPD.   

This module provides an update on the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment and prognosis for melanoma.

Key learning outcomes

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • explain the pathophysiology and risk factors of melanoma
  • identify the signs and symptoms of melanoma
  • understand the process for diagnosis and staging of melanoma
  • describe treatment options and prognosis for melanoma.

$20 value

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Course Duration in Hours: 1

Radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer

Online CPD module enrolment

1 hour CPD   

This module will focus on the planning considerations for radiotherapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It will review patient characteristics and selection criteria for radiotherapy, planning considerations, stage-specific treatment characteristics, and complications.

Key learning outcomes

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • identify patient characteristics and indicators for the use of radiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • describe planning considerations for radiotherapy
  • describe the recommended radiotherapy treatments for patients at different stages of illness
  • identify adverse effects of thoracic radiotherapy and tools for reducing the risk of complications.

$20 value

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Course Duration in Hours: 1