Welcome to the Centre for Cancer Education!
This orientation page is designed to help you navigate our comprehensive resources, including oncology education, specialty training, and research opportunities. Whether you're a consumer, healthcare professional, or researcher, you'll find valuable information to guide you through our offerings in cancer education, innovation, and support.
Start your journey here to explore how we can help enhance your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.
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Benefits for you
The benefits of this initiative include clearly articulated pathways of curated educational resources to address learning needs, enhancing professional practice, leading to improved patient outcomes. In today's fast-paced environment, there is a growing need for accessible, on-demand education for a time-poor workforce.
Our platform provides an opportunity to promote and share your expertise in the creation of education for the cancer sector. It values and acknowledges your contributions as experts in the creation and delivery of education.
If you identify an educational need and want to make it happen, the Centre can help you confirm the need and develop educational resources. This service enables you to efficiently develop and promote high-quality educational resources and experiences that meet the needs of the cancer community. It allows you to connect and collaborate with prestigious and influential members of the VCCC Alliance and beyond.
Accessing the system
What do you need on your computer to get started?
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Internet Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox;
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Browser settings: Please ensure that you have enabled cookies and javascript within your browser settings.
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Within the site you will find videos and audio files that will need an audio device such as speakers or headphones.
Getting started
Where do I find resources?
On the homepage, sort the resources using one of the filters to find a specific resource or use the search bar at the top of the website. You can use the love heart to save resources to your wish list and find them later on your dashboard.
How do I register?
At the top of the website you will see the 'Register' link. You will be able to register for a free account. Once you are registered you will receive your login details.
How do I login?
At the top of the website you will see the Log in link. Once you are logged in, you will need to select the VCCC Alliance logo to return to the home page. From here you will be able to 'like' resources to save them to your dashboard or enrol in educational programs. Logging in also enables the platform to suggest appropriate educational resources that address your needs and areas of interest.
For more information, troubleshooting and contact details visit Support in the top bar.
Educational resources
The VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education provides a comprehensive suite of offerings that address the tumour streams of haematology, melanoma and skin, lung, gastro-intestinal, genito-urinary, head and neck, gynaecological, sarcoma, central nervous system and brain; the cross cutting areas of primary care integration and cancer nursing; leadership, clinical teaching, clinical trials, biostatistics, bioinformatics, knowledge translation, consumer informed research, survivorship, psycho-oncology, palliative care, patient reported outcome measures, communication skills, nurse led research, research co-design and the cancer sciences.
You will be able to access weekly lecture series, symposia, webinars, podcasts, conferences, workshops, microlearning, online learning modules, micro-credentialled courses, massive open online courses, internships, awards, scholarships, and a Specialist Certificate, Graduate Certificate, Masters and PhD program.
Searching resources
On the homepage, sort the resources using one of the filters to find a specific resource or use the search bar at the top of the website. You can use the love heart to save resources to your wish list and find them later on your dashboard.
Using the search function
To use the search function on the top bar, simply type your keywords into the search box and press Enter. You'll instantly see a list of relevant resources related to cancer education. Use specific terms to refine your results and find exactly what you need quickly.
My Dashboard
My dashboard is where you will find saved resources that you added to your wish list and courses you have enrolled in.
Access My Dashboard
To access and manage your courses, log in to the Centre for Cancer Education and navigate to the My Dashboard section on the top bar, where your enrolled courses are stored and organised.
Accessing online courses
On the homepage, use the Resource Type filter to sort and select courses. Alternatively, you can quickly find a specific course by entering its name into the search bar at the top of the website.
How to access your course
Click on the resource tile to go directly to the course page. From there, select Login/Register (or Continue if you're already logged in) to access the course. If you're not registered, follow the instructions above to create an account. Once logged in, click Continue to be redirected to the Learning Management System, where you can begin the course.
How to start your course
Once you're in the Learning Management System, you can begin your course by selecting Start. Alternatively, you can choose a specific module from the list to start from any point within the course.
How do I access my training certificate?
After completing all the course modules, return to the training homepage and click on See Results. This will take you to the results page, where you can download your certificate.
Happy Learning!
We’re excited to support your learning journey and look forward to helping you make a meaningful impact in the field of cancer education and care.
Contact us
Any burning questions or brilliant ideas? We would love to hear from you!