Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing

The Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing is a course designed to develop your understanding of the complex needs of those affected by cancer, and the critical role of nursing in cancer treatment.

If you are committed to enhancing your practice and would like to be recognised and rewarded for your dedication and expertise, then this course is for you.

The course learning outcomes are adapted from competency standards for nurses in cancer control (The National Cancer Nursing Education Project (EdCaN), Cancer Australia, 2009).

Throughout the Specialist Certificate, you will:

A Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing will enhance your capability to deliver high-quality care and increase your employability as a specialist cancer nurses with the knowledge and skill to meet the competency standards for specialist cancer nurses described in the Australian National Professional Development Framework for Cancer Nursing.

The Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing provides students with the theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the scientific advances specific to cancer nursing by:

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system.

You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.

Admissions for this course are not capped per intake, so you do not need to apply for multiple intakes. If you are unsure which intake you wish to apply for, please note that you can change your application later by contacting the student support team.