Lung Cancer Nursing Education

A program developed by La Trobe University and the Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre Nursing Clinical School.

Aim and course outline

The primary aim of this 13-week program is to provide Division 1 Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills for this specialist area of practice. Key topics covered in the program are:

• lung cancer the disease
• current trends in the treatment and management of lung cancer
• targeted assessment and management of symptoms, particularly fatigue and dyspnoea
• provision of skilled nursing care and support for patient and family throughout the disease trajectory
• impact of lung cancer on the quality of life of the patient and family
• the nurse's role in health education and health promotion.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, an applicant should:

• be registered as a Division 1 nurse with the Nurses Board Victoria or hold similar registration in another state
• have at least one year's recent nursing experience
• normally hold a degree or diploma from a college or university.
  

Mode of study and academic support

Students study off campus through study guides, selected readings and supporting activities which integrate theory with practice. This may include orientation and update seminars, CD-Rom and web support.

Certification

Successful students are awarded a certificate.

Fee

AUD $2,040. The fee covers the cost of a study guide and selected readings available either in print or on CD-Rom, academic support, assessment and the certificate.

Cancellation of enrolment

The fee will be refunded for cancellations before the program starts. Except in special circumstances fees will not be refunded after the program has begun.

Intake dates

Enrolment must be completed by early February and June each year for the subject beginning in March and July.

Application procedure

For an application form please:

• Visit the Latrobe University website
• Email: nurpostgrad@latrobe.edu.au or
• Phone: 61 3 9479 5950

Enquiries

For more details contact:

Administrative Officer
Silvana Nikolaidis
Postgraduate Student Services Officer
Division of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Health Sciences,
La Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic, 3086
Phone: (03) 9479 5908, Fax: (03) 9479 5988

Men's Cancer Education Program
The Cancer Council Victoria
Phone: (03) 9635 5000
Email: menshealth@cancervic.org.au

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