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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

In collaboration with the University of Melbourne and FutureLearn, VCCC Alliance offers several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to further enhance your knowledge in cancer care.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

In collaboration with the University of Melbourne and FutureLearn, VCCC Alliance offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to further enhance your knowledge in cancer care. 

Learn with the University of Melbourne, one of the world’s most highly regarded medical faculties, drawing on the world-leading knowledge of the University, alongside the Royal Melbourne Hospital, VCCC Alliance, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and are accredited by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

Some courses may be endorsed by the ACN for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and approved by the RACGP QI&CPD Program.

These courses are open for enrolment at any time, and take approximately four weeks to complete. Each course will require about 3 hours of study per week.

Courses 

Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners

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.

  • Learn about the psychosocial and emotional impact of having cancer, and the possible side effects of treatment.
  • Find out about new and emerging cancer therapies, and the results on cancer survivors of various age groups.
  • Understand the strain cancer puts on patients, healthcare systems, and primary care practitioners. 

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Cancer and the Older Person: Improving Care, Outcomes and Experience

This course will enhance your understanding of cancer care for geriatric patients.

  • Build confidence and knowledge to care for older people diagnosed with cancer, or are undergoing treatment for cancer.
  • Develop a toolkit of resources around caring for older patients throughout their diagnosis, treatment and recovery or end of life.

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Contact

For information, please contact Grace Chan at [email protected].

These MOOCs were developed by the University of Melbourne in collaboration with VCCC Alliance. 

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