This unit is suitable for nurses caring for people diagnosed with cancer in a variety of practice settings including acute wards, specialist oncology units, outpatient and community care. This unit develops the fundamental knowledge and skills required to provide holistic, evidence-based care to people living with a cancer diagnosis. It contains information about the biology of cancer, prevention, diagnosis and detection. It also covers the principles of evidence-based cancer treatments and role of the specialist cancer nurse providing culturally safe, person centred care, through interprofessional collaboration. Survivorship, oncological emergencies, palliative and end of life care are explored. Students are introduced to concepts that will enable them to meet the physical and emotional needs of adults living with cancer and their families, thereby enhancing their health-related quality of life.
| Principles of cancer care | |
| Unit of study code | 329 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | Prescribed textbook: Yarbro, D., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B. (Eds.) (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284055979
Recommended textbook: Wilkes, G.M. & Barton-Burke, M. (2019). 2020-2021 Oncology nursing drug handbook (23rd ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 978-1284171327 |
| Co-ordinated by | Christine Collins MACN e: christine.collins@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Cancer concepts | a) examine the impact of a cancer diagnosis on individuals and families from local, national and international perspectives. | Assessment 1: Online discussion contribution | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Principles of evidence-based cancer treatments | b) analyse the evidence informing cancer treatment and alignment with best practice recommendations | Assessment 2: Evidence based cancer treatment essay | 40% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Person-centred care and interprofessional collaboration | c) appraise the nurse’s role in providing holistic person-centred care through interprofessional collaboration. | Assessment 3a; Concept map
Assessment 3b: Peer review |
15% | 7 |
| Theme 4: Survivorship, oncological emergencies, palliative and end of life care | d) develop critical thinking skills for planning and prioritising nursing care relating to survivorship, oncological emergencies, palliative and end of life care. | Assessment 4: Analysis of care essay | 40% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Cultural Safety | e) demonstrate ability to reflect on the personal values, beliefs and attitudes required to provide culturally safe and respectful healthcare | |||
Principles of Cancer Care (329) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
