- Platform
- FutureLearn
- Provider
- University of Melbourne and Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- Effort
- 3 hours/week
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Language
- English
- Credentials
- Paid Certificate Available
- Course Link
Overview
Understand the physical, psychosocial, financial effects of cancer
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 psychosocial 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.
This course has been designed for primary healthcare providers including general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.
What topics will you cover?
Taught by
Jon Emery
Understand the physical, psychosocial, financial effects of cancer
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 psychosocial 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.
This course has been designed for primary healthcare providers including general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.
What topics will you cover?
- Communication and coordination of care
- Supportive care
- Surveillance, late and long term effects, and palliative care
- New cancer therapies
Taught by
Jon Emery