The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Nurse Organisation (MSCNO) have established an expert panel to develop a series of nurse education modules.
There are 5 modules, each providing tailored information relevant to nurses already working in skin cancer or hoping to move into the field of skin cancer. A certificate will be emailed after each successfully completed module.
MSCNO Learning Modules
Module 1
Melanoma Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
With one of the highest incident rates in the world, melanoma is often referred to as Australia’s cancer. The importance of early detection has led to sun awareness becoming a big part of Australian life.
CPD hours: 1
Module 2
Melanoma Staging, Prognosis and Investigations
To help you understand more about the varying severity of the disease, Module 2 will look at staging in melanoma and how this impacts treatment.
CPD hours: 1
Module 3
Systemic and Local Treatments for Melanoma
To help you understand more about the treatment options for melanoma patients, Module 3 will look local and systemic therapy options approved for melanoma patients, as well as Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) restrictions.
CPD hours: 1
Module 4
Management and follow up of melanoma patients on systemic treatments
To help you understand more about the practicality of treating melanoma patients, Module 4 will look at understand the AEs of melanoma treatment options, the importance of patient education, understanding health literacy and informed decision making, and survivorship
CPD hours: 1.5
Module 5
Patient Case Studies
In this module, you will be able to put into practice the key learning objectives you have learnt over modules 1-4.
CPD hours: 1.5
Other Education
Certificate of Melanography Essentials
Dermatology Australasia
The Certificate of Melanography Essentials aims to provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills in skin assessment and imaging which are required for competent and safe Melanography practice.
