In collaboration with the Australian Government, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and consortium partners, Lung Foundation Australia has developed comprehensive CPD accredited modules to prepare primary healthcare professionals for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program commencing July 2025.
This training will equip you to:
• understand the impact and survival data of lung cancer,
• know the role of different healthcare providers in the program,
• navigate screening, assessment, and referral pathways,
• accurately assess patient eligibility,
• use culturally safe and effective communication strategies to discuss eligibility, screening processes, results, and ongoing support, and
• access key participant and health professional resources to assist program implementation.
Healthcare providers play a critical role in the program by increasing understanding of, and participation by explaining to participants:
• how screening works and that it is confidential,
• that the scan is safe/low-radiation and not painful,
• how the National Cancer Screening Register works,
• how and when the results are provided,
• that after their first lung cancer screening scan, screening is every two years, if no nodules are found, and
• when they are due for lung cancer screening.
This flexible and self-paced course allows you to earn 3.5 CPD points while ensuring your practice is ready to deliver effective, inclusive, and person-centered care.
Enrol in free eLearning to access resources to prepare for the Program. Visit the Australia Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website for accompanying public and health sector resources.
eLearning is accredited with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association, National Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners, and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.