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Common Cancers in the Elderly

Identify the common cancers that occur in the elderly and the role of the general practitioner in their management

Common Cancers in the Elderly
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

"Common Cancers in the Elderly" is a comprehensive course designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of cancer risks, detection, prevention, and treatment in the elderly population. This program delves into the unique challenges of managing cancer in older patients, focusing on common cancer types such as breast, prostate, lung, colon, and melanoma. Participants will gain practical insights into screening techniques, diagnostic methods, lifestyle interventions, and treatment options, including palliative care. This evidence-based course equips practitioners with the knowledge to improve cancer care outcomes for elderly patients.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Edmond Ng

Dr Edmond Ng

FRACGP

Medical Educator

Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 942897 

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38191

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, Primary Certificate of Geriatric Cancers and Palliative Care Certificate pathway

Advanced Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, Primary Certificate of Geriatric Cancers and Palliative Care

Gain the knowledge required to effectively manage the age-related health issues of the growing ageing population.

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