Gynaecological Oncology Educational Opportunities for non cancer specialists
Details of currently available educational opportunities in gynaecological oncology for non specialist health professionals.
last updated: May 2011.
Psychosexual Care of Women Affected by
Gynaecological Cancers
Designed to help health professionals develop their knowledge
about the psychosexual issues their patients may experience and the
skills needed to support these women and their partners.
| Provider |
National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers |
| Format |
Web-based training modules |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The Cancer
Learning website
Assessing symptoms that may be ovarian
cancer
Best practice relating to the assessment of symptoms that may be
a sign of ovarian cancer.
Accredited for Category 2 RACGP QA & CPD points
| Provider |
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre |
| Format |
Workshop (implemented through DGPs) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
Contact your local Division of General Practice.
Or, to facilitate a workshop contact the NBOCC on 1800 624
973.
Cervical screening upskilling for
GPs
Cervical screening clinical examination techniques. Includes
case discussions, individual practical session with pseudo-patients
and information about new technologies and HPV vaccination.
Accredited for 5 Category 2 RACGP QA& CPD
points
| Provider |
Family Planning NSW |
| Format |
2.5 hr workshop |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The Family Planning NSW website
Well women's screening course
(Nursing)
Provides the theory and clinical components to help registered
nurses and midwives develop the confidence and competence to
provide cervical screening.
Accredited for 25 RCNA CNE points
| Provider |
Family Planning NSW |
| Format |
Theoretical and Clinical Modules |
| Cost |
See website |
More information:
The Family Planning NSW website
Certificate in sexual & reproductive
health (nursing)
Designed to prepare registered nurses/midwives to function in an
extended clinical role as a practitioner in the specialty of sexual
and reproductive health.
Accredited for 25 RCNA CNE points
| Provider |
Family Planning NSW |
| Format |
Theoretical and Clinical Modules |
| Cost |
See website |
More information:
The Family Planning NSW website
Female cancers and psychosocial
care
Provides the theory and clinical components to help registered
nurses and midwives develop the confidence and competence to
provide cervical screening.
Accredited for 40 Category 1 RACGP QA&CPD points, and
Women's Health points
| Provider |
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
| Format |
Online active learning module (6+hrs) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The GP Learning website
Ovarian cancer
Preventing, assessing and managing disease and treatment-related
care. Case study of Jane, a 36-year-old female diagnosed with
ovarian cancer. Covers early diagnosis, best treatment, support and
end of life care.
Note: Originally developed for Specialist
Cancer Nurses (SCN), this resource contains detailed information
spanning the treatment pathway.
| Provider |
EdCaN Case Study |
| Format |
Web-based with video case study |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The Cancer Learning website
Ovarian cancer in rural areas
The appropriate model of care for ovarian cancer patients and
practical 'action plans' for the care of patients in rural areas.
Covers risk factors and symptoms, treatment and management options
and the importance of, and procedures relating to,
multidisciplinary care in improving outcomes for women with ovarian
cancer.
Accredited for RACGP, ACRRM, RCNA and Women's Health
points
| Provider |
Rural Health Education Forum |
| Format |
Online Broadcasting (86mins) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The RHEF website
Management of secondary lymphoedema
Prevention and current treatment strategies for secondary
lymphoedema.
Accredited for RACGP, ACRRM and RCNA points
| Provider |
Rural Health Education Forum |
| Format |
Online Broadcasting (49mins) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The RHEF website
Gynaecological Cancer
Support
Addresses psychosocial issues patients may experience. Modules
include gynae cancer patient management, psychosocial distress,
sexuality, complementary therapies, pain management, end of life,
survivorship.
| Provider |
NSW Psychosocial Support Project, Gynaecological Oncology |
| Format |
Web-based modules (~45mins each) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The Gynaecological Cancer Support website
Talking about sexuality, body image and
cancer
Addresses topics such as understanding body image, the impact of
cancer on sexuality and supportive interventions.
Accredited for RACGP, ACRRM and RCNA points
| Provider |
Cancer Council NSW |
| Format |
Teaching resource for health professionals |
More information:
The Cancer Council website
Caring for women with
ovarian cancer, part 1: diagnosis and treatment
Explores diagnosis and early treatment. Issues are demonstrated
through expert panel discussions and the use of clinical
vignettes.
Accredited for RACGP, ACRRM & RCNA points
| Provider |
Rural Health Education Forum |
| Format |
Online Broadcasting (60mins) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The RHEF website
Caring for women with ovarian cancer, part 2:
living with ovarian cancer, palliative and end life care
Challenges of living with gynaecological cancer and the unique
and very specific palliative care needs of women with advanced
gynaecological cancer. Issues are demonstrated through expert panel
discussions and the use of clinical vignettes.
Accredited for RACGP, ACRRM & RCNA points
| Provider |
Rural Health Education Forum |
| Format |
Online Broadcasting (60mins) |
| Cost |
Free |
More information:
The RHEF website
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