Research
We are driving the next generation of discoveries to address critical cancer challenges and accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into patient benefit.
Education
Fostering an outstanding cancer care workforce to help maintain and enhance world-leading patient outcomes through online learning, courses and events.
Equity
Pursuing equity in access to cancer care and outcomes for all Victorians affected by cancer.
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Cancer Nursing

The VCCC Alliance Cancer Nursing Program exists to bring nurses together from across the sector to harness the professions capabilities to lead and deliver equitable, high-quality, person-centred cancer care.

COURSES AVAILABLE

Fundamentals of Cancer

This online education resource is designed for novice cancer nurses and nurses caring for people affected by cancer in non-specialist cancer settings. It is made up of six evidence-based modules, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of cancer care, providing essential knowledge on each topic.

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Introduction to Supportive Care

In this course, healthcare professionals working with individuals affected by cancer will gain the essential knowledge and skills to effectively screen for, discuss, address, and document the supportive care needs of cancer patients. 

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Essential Research Skills for Clinical Nurses

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of research – what each nurse needs to know to influence and contribute to evidence-informed practice change. Developed by the VCCC Alliance, the scenarios and examples provided are cancer-related. However, the knowledge gained, and skills developed can be applied to any clinical setting.

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Nursing Equity Assessment Tool

Informed by the NEAT-CARE study, this resource provides practical guidance to enable nurses to utilise the NEAT in their clinical practice.

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CCE Cancer Nursing Hub 
A one-stop destination for all cancer nursing education resources.

Pathophysiology of Melanoma
This course will aim to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of melanoma and how it manifests, to inform early detection, treatment and patient education, and enabling them to translate understanding to clinical conversations and decisions, and peer and patient education.

Sexual Health and Cancer
This educational program aims to increase confidence, comfort, knowledge and skills to assess and support people experiencing changes in sexual health and sexual function and intimacy (SFI) resulting from cancer and its treatment

 

 

 

 

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