Nurse Education Modules, by nurses for nurses
The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation (MSCNO) have established an expert panel to develop a series of nurse education modules.
There are 5 modules, each providing tailored information relevant to nurses already working in skin cancer or hoping to move into the field of skin cancer.
All modules are endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing according to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards.
These modules include:
- Melanoma Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
- Melanoma Staging, Prognosis and Investigations
- Systemic and Local Treatments for Melanoma
- Management and follow up of melanoma patients on systemic treatments
- Patient Case Studies
Are you a nurse or health care worker interested in expanding your knowledge in skin cancer and melanoma? Register below:
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 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
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
Get in touch with the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurses Organisation
Register for Nurse Education
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.