Nurse Education Modules, by nurses for nurses
The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation (MSCNO) has developed a series of nurse education modules that are nationally consistent, high-quality, evidence-based resources and count towards CPD.
There are 7 modules, each providing tailored information relevant to nurses already working in skin cancer or nurses interested in building the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in skin cancer and better support their patients.
These modules include:
- Melanoma Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
- Melanoma Staging, Prognosis and Investigations
- Systemic and Local Treatments for Cutaneous Melanoma
- Management and follow up of melanoma patients on systemic treatments
- Patient Case Studies
- Uveal Melanoma
- Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in melanoma
The nurse education modules can be accessed through the Nurse Hub – a free online portal which is easily accessible and provides resources and information on prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, care and supportive care for all skin cancer types in one centralised location.
Melanoma and skin Cancer modules in detail
Melanoma Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
With one of the highest incident rates in the world, melanoma is often referred to as Australia’s cancer. The importance of early detection has led to sun awareness becoming a big part of Australian life.
CPD hours: 1
Melanoma Staging, Prognosis and Investigations
To help you understand more about the varying severity of the disease, Module 2 will look at staging in melanoma and how this impacts treatment.
CPD hours : 1
Systemic and Local Treatments for Cutaneous Melanoma
To help you understand more about the treatment options for melanoma patients, Module 3 will look local and systemic therapy options approved for melanoma patients, as well as Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) restrictions.
CPD hours: 1
Management and follow up of melanoma patients on systemic treatments
To help you understand more about the practicality of treating melanoma patients, Module 4 will look at understand the AEs of melanoma treatment options, the importance of patient education, understanding health literacy and informed decision making, and survivorship
CPD hours: 1.5
Patient Case Studies
In this module, you will be able to put into practice the key learning objectives you have learnt over modules 1-4.
CPD hours: 1.5
Uveal Melanoma
This module provides details about the biology, epidemiology and clinical features of uveal melanoma, and the local and systemic treatments. It also discusses the mechanism of action, administration and toxicity profile of tebentafusp.
CPD hours: 1.5
Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Melanoma
This module is designed to support melanoma and skin cancer nurses to feel more confident in caring for and communicating with patients receiving neoadjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma by learning the objectives and indications of treatment and the main regimens used in melanoma treatment.
CPD hours: 1
Upcoming Events
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Conference
19 November 2026, MELBOURNE
We’ll be covering (almost!) everything related to melanoma and skin cancer including:
- Prevention
- Early detection and diagnosis
- Treatment options for early stage & later stage melanoma and skin cancer
- …. and much, much more!
Past events
Shining a light on Melanoma & Skin Cancer: The Nursing Perspective
24 October, Sydney 2024
The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation (MSCNO), together with MSCAN are very excited to host the inaugural conference for all nurses working in melanoma and skin cancer.
It’s a terrific program covering skin cancer prevention, early detection, through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
This is the first inaugural conference of it’s kind for nurses, the backbone of our healthcare system.
The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation
The MSCNO is focused on delivering information, resources and education by nurses to nurses. MSCNO’s goal is to reach all nurses working in skin cancer in Australia.
Contact MSCNO
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Nurse Education Modules
Are you a nurse or health care worker interested in expanding your knowledge in skin cancer and melanoma?
Request Patient Resources
Printed resources are available for melanoma and skin cancer nurses and health professionals.
