Oncology Nursing

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5019
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Course ID
202336
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based oncology and haematology care in a variety of settings across the lifespan. The course aims to increase a student's theoretical knowledge of the disease process and treatment of cancer. It will examine the concepts of epidemiology, etiology and pathology of cancer and haematological disorders along with contemporary and emerging treatment modalities and their effects. The cancer/ haematological journey is considered with a focus on developing an understanding of the patient experience and enhancing therapeutic communication skills. Through undertaking the readings and the required assessments you will further develop knowledge of various oncology and haematology nursing roles and special issues in this setting.

  • Foundations Of Cancer
  • Cancer Therapies
  • Cancer Related Problems & Management & End Of Life Care
  • Patient Care Considerations

Course learning outcomes

  • Explore oncology and haematology disorders across the lifespan including pathophysiology, prevention and screening and treatment modalities
  • Initiate, plan and implement models of care to establish therapeutic goals, approaches, indications, nursing implications, mechanisms, action and safety issues for patients undergoing haematology and oncology treatment modalities
  • Describe and analyse issues related to survivorship and the experience chronic disease post treatment
  • Analyse and discuss a person-centred journey to establish culturally sensitive and psychological safe care to the patient and their family, with considerations across the lifespan
  • Demonstrate advanced communication skills with the patient and the interprofessional team to establish patient centred goals, and to manage difficult and challenging conversations across the patients journey

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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