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Advances in genomic medicine mean oncologists can now develop personalised precision treatment strategies for cancer patients.
This micro-credential is ideal for health professionals, researchers and other professionals in the oncology sector seeking the practical knowledge to interpret the genomic data reports that are essential to personalised cancer care.
Delivered in partnership with the VCCC Alliance, this course gives you access to leading oncological experts who'll provide evidence-based insights and indispensable guidance on using genomic data to enhance treatment plans.
Explore essential components of genomic data
Gain a solid understanding of the key components used to interpret genomic data. Examine genomic mutations specific to cancer patients, explore genome sequencing methodology, and learn about new techniques for collecting and storing genomic samples.
Analyse and interpret real-life genomic reports
Explore actual genomic reports and gain valuable practical skills to confidently interpret a cancer patient's genomic data before using your new knowledge to develop precision treatment strategies.
Understand new technologies in genomic medicine
You will review contemporary case studies and be introduced to the latest advances in genomic technologies and clinical applications. Discover how these breakthroughs are helping prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
Apply your knowledge to a patient case study
Gain feedback from oncological experts and build on your understanding of genomic data. You'll develop a detailed report that outlines your recommendations for personalised care based on a patient's genomic profile. The practical experience you gain will be immediately applicable to your professional context.
Who you will learn from
Learn from skilled academics and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.
Dr Kortnye Smith
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Eastern Health
Dr Kortnye Smith is a medical oncologist and researcher at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Eastern Health. After completing her medical oncology training, she pursued a two-year fellowship at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Melbourne Genomic Health Alliance where she investigated genomic sequencing in cancer therapy. Kortyne works mainly in lung cancer and melanoma as well as focusing on her passion to improve patient equity by coordinating the Oncology in the Home program in Melbourne.
Dr Richard Rebello
University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research
Richard Rebello is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research. He is also the Project Manager for Australia’s largest clinical genomics study (SUPER-NEXT) which focuses on resolving tissue of origin for Cancer of Unknown primary through the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
More from this series
Take multiple courses to deepen your knowledge or stack towards a full degree.
The Emerging Topics in Oncology series
Developed in partnership with the VCCC Alliance, this series gives health professionals, researchers and other professionals in the oncology sector the opportunity to build knowledge and confidence in high-demand skills areas, including clinical trials, drug commercialisation, precision medicine and genomics, and health economics.
Explore more from the Emerging Topics in Oncology series:
To take Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care as a stand-alone micro-credential, you'll pay the normal course price.
$990.00 AUD (inc GST)
Please contact Student Support to discuss discounts and payment options for University of Melbourne staff or alumni, or to pay by invoice.
VCCC Alliance partners are eligible to receive a 10% discount on fees for this course.
For teams
If you have three or more team members who are keen to upskill with Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care, get in touch to discuss pricing. For large groups, we can also deliver and contextualise this course exclusively for your organisation.
This course is designed for oncology specialists, industry professionals, researchers and other professionals seeking to advance or refresh skills and knowledge in high-demand areas.
This includes oncology physician specialists (medical, radiation, surgical), cancer nurses, cancer allied health professionals, clinical trial assistants, study coordinators, investigators, researchers, biomedical and pharmaceutical scientists, and general practitioners.
A bachelors degree in a relevant area is required to enrol in this course.
Relevance to your job and industry
This course has been co-designed with the VCCC Alliance, an alliance of ten leading research, clinical and academic institutions with a shared commitment to saving lives through the integration of cancer research, education and patient care.
The scale and depth of the Centre's expertise, knowledge, practice and patient numbers provide unprecedented access to learn from the pioneers driving the next generation of improvements in prevention, detection and cancer treatment.
Learning in this micro-credential is aligned to the following industry standards and guidelines:
ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines
National Clinical Trials Governance Framework
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth)
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products PE 009-13, Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme 2017.
The course is designed to rapidly build your knowledge and confidence in a sought-after skill area, and provide you with the guidance to apply this within your own practice.
Skills and learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll have a strong grounding in how to use genomic data to personalise patient care. You'll be able to:
Describe the current and emerging techniques and applications utilised in precision medicine
Analyse and interpret reports and provide recommendations for personalised care, based on a patient's genomic profile.
Workload and assessment
This micro-credential runs over six weeks, including four weeks of guided learning and two weeks of asynchronous learning inclusive of assessment tasks.
Your total time commitment is approximately 42 hours, which includes:
12 hours guided learning, including a one-hour webinar
10 hours self and peer learning
20 hours feedback or assessment tasks
Assessment:
Written case study: Learners will be presented a patient case, including their history, examination findings and results of initial investigations. Learners will analyse the case and outline how they would explain this to the patient. The case will be integrated into the synchronous webinar to allow exploration of the key concepts together (30%).
Interpretation of a genomic report: Learners will use their new skills to interpret data presented in a genomic report. Findings and recommendations for patient care will be included in an 850-word written report (70%).
Your digital certificate
Once you've successfully completed this course, you will be awarded your Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care Melbourne MicroCert. This digital certificate will warrant the achievement of knowledge, skills and capabilities outlined in the learning outcomes. It may also include artefacts (such as videos and written material) related to both experiential and work-integrated learning, including translatable assessment that is practical to your professional life. You can also share your Melbourne MicroCert digitally and via social media by adding it to your personal platforms, such as LinkedIn. See example certificate.
Pathways to further study
Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care can be taken as a stand-alone course or complemented with any other micro-credential in the Emerging Topics in Oncology series to deepen your knowledge and skills.
It may also provide a pathway to apply for advance standing into an accredited course. If you complete the three micro-credentials in the Emerging Topics in Oncology series, plus one more micro-credential, as advised, you may then apply for credit towards a relevant qualification. For more information contact Student Support.
Throughout this fully online course, you'll undertake both guided and self-directed learning, enabling you to implement your new knowledge within your practice.
Our facilitators and content experts have been drawn from the VCCC Alliance's extensive networks, meaning you will hear from world-leading oncological voices.
Guided learning in this course includes a one-hour webinar, interactive activities and a discussion forum. You'll also receive valuable coaching, feedback and assessment guidance from your course facilitators.
By joining the online discussion, you'll become part of an engaged network of cancer care professionals who are passionate about providing top-quality clinical care and contributing to high-impact cancer research.
Expiry of micro-credential
This micro-credential will expire five years after the date of issue as particular knowledge or skills may need to be refreshed.
