This webinar was tailored for nurses aiming to deepen their understanding of targeted therapies in melanoma management. It explored the indications for targeted therapies, the various types and their associated side-effect profiles, and nurse-led strategies for patient care, giving nurses insight into effective approaches for identifying and managing complications and delivering medication education, so they can offer comprehensive care and patient education.
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Learning outcomes
What you will learn
After this session, nurses will be able to:
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Understand indications and mechanisms
Identify the indications for, and mechanisms of action of, the key targeted therapies used in melanoma treatment.
02
Compare therapies and side-effect profiles
Differentiate between the main types of targeted therapies and describe their common side-effect profiles.
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Apply nurse-led management strategies
Apply nurse-led strategies for monitoring, managing and educating patients about the side effects and complications of targeted therapies.
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Deliver patient-centred education and support
Demonstrate understanding of the nurse's role in delivering patient-centred education and support related to targeted therapy in melanoma care.
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The event in brief
Originally held
Thursday 20 November 2025
Online webinar, part of the National Melanoma Nursing Program.
Who this is for
Nurses
Nurses aiming to deepen their understanding of targeted therapies in melanoma management.
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Speakers
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Ms Hayley Burridge
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant, Alfred Health
Hayley Burridge is the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, bringing extensive expertise in the clinical management of skin cancer. Hayley began her nursing career in oncology after graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing, and has since held diverse surgical and medical roles across New Zealand and the UK. She has further advanced her knowledge by completing several postgraduate oncology courses in both London and Australia. In 2010, Hayley relocated to Melbourne and joined the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at The Alfred Hospital, initially as a clinic nurse and later contributing to research trials. This experience deepened her specialisation in melanoma and immunotherapy, leading to the development of her current role. As Clinical Nurse Consultant, Hayley plays a pivotal role in patient care, education, immuno-oncology and clinical collaboration, contributing significantly to the evolving field of skin cancer management.
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