BreastHealth

This program is currently the only comprehensive breast health education training for health and community workers in Victoria.

The 5-hour workshop is aimed at health and community workers new to the area of breast health and breast cancer, or those who want to update their skills and knowledge about breast cancer prevention and early detection strategies such as the national breast cancer screening program. It aims to give participants the skills and knowledge required to present breast health education to individuals and groups of women.

Topics include:

  • breast anatomy and changes through the lifecycle
  • common breast changes and problems
  • breast cancer and risk factors (including family history)
  • detecting breast cancer early: update on breast awareness and BreastScreen Victoria discuss screening mammography
  • working with women: tailoring breast education to suit the audience.

You will be provided with a certificate of attendance, training manual, a kit of written breast health resources and morning tea during the workshop. You will also be provided with access to our restricted health professionals online area for additional support, resources and advice following the completion of the workshop.

2012 dates

  • Friday 27 April: Carlton
  • Friday 25 May: Shepparton
  • Friday 6 July: Traralgon
  • Thursday 16 August: Carlton
  • Friday 16 November: Colac
  • Tuesday 27 November: Carlton

Register online or by calling Kate on (03) 9635 5227 or email kate.plant@cancervic.org.au.

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