The EdCaN learning resources were developed to be:
- delivered flexibly in terms of time, place, and mode (ie, in web, data stick or text-based forms)
- tailored to the needs of particular courses
- used as whole or in part
Case-based learning resources
The EdCaN project developed 11 case-based learning resources.
Each case study:
- is centred around the experience of the person with cancer and their family, and provides learning opportunities to enable the development of capabilities for nurses in cancer control
- includes the following features:
- aim, rationale and objectives
- evidence based text
- video resources that follow the persons cancer journey
- a series of learning activities that challenge students in their thinking about particular aspects of the scenario and facilitate reflection on learning/practice
- is supported by teaching and learning tools which include:
- a range of 'thinking' tools, for example a notepad/journalling function for private reflection
- selected readings and/or links to relevant resources.
- is evidence based ie based on a comprehensive review of the evidence to ensure that the content and learning approaches incorporated in the learning resources are based on best available evidence
- reflects the context of cancer control in Australia ie. Diversity in demographics, backgrounds, settings of care, diagnoses, and responses to cancer.
Supporting resources
Supporting modules developing key concepts in cancer control include:
- The cancer journey and domains of specialist cancer nursing practice
- Population health concepts in cancer control
- The biology of cancer
- Cancer treatments:
- - Fundamentals of cancer surgery
- - Fundamentals of radiotherapy for cancer
- - Fundamentals of systemic cancer therapies
- - Fundamentals of cancer biological and molecular targeted therapies
- - Fundamentals of haematopoietic stem cell transplant
- Supportive care
- Cancer Care for Indigenous Australians
Educator resources
Educator resources are available on-line to assist educators to increase capacity amongst students and staff in cancer control.
These include:
- workshop outlines and presentations for specific cancer types
- assessment fact sheets
- competency assessment tools
- implementation tools to assist educators in their use of the EdCaN learning resources.
The EdCaN project learning resources and case studies were launched on 19 June 2009 at the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia annual conference.