The goal of this accredited program is to address frequently asked questions of Canadian nurses and the allied multidisciplinary healthcare team on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of melanoma, the overview of treatments according to cancer state and molecular subtype, treatment considerations and adverse event management via short bite-sized self-learning modules.

Program Faculty

Dr. Sandeep Sehdev

Medical Oncologist,

The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre,

Ottawa, ON


Ms. Mia Dodge

Oncology Nurse,

BC Cancer Agency,

Victoria, BC

Ms. Carmen Co-Dyre Adams 

Oncology Nurse,

Nova Scotia Health Authority,

Halifax, NS

Modules


1 - Introduction to Melanoma
2 - Pathway to Diagnosis
3 - Tumour Classification
4 - Treatment by Stage
5 - Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma
6 - Toxicities Associated with the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma

Endorsement / Accreditation


This program meets Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines and is expected to support nurses in their understanding of melanoma. Endorsement is provided by CANO for a time period of two years, ending January 2026.

CANO/ACIO has made every effort to ensure that information included within this program is accurate at the time of endorsement. The information included cannot substitute for the advice or direction of a health care professional, and the association makes no guarantees, nor can it assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such information or for any damage incurred directly or indirectly from the information. Reference to any specific product does not imply its endorsement, recommendation or preference by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.


This program has been accredited by the Faculty of Nursing of Laval University for 0.062 continuing for 37 minutes of activity, for a time period of three years, ending November 2026.

Faculty of Nursing of Laval University: Please note that in order to claim the 0.062 continuing education units attributed to this program, you must view all twelve videos. Once done, please refer to the following link in order to claim your certificate by the Faculty: www.uec.fsi.ulaval.ca

Sponsorship


This program was made possible through the financial support of Pfizer Canada ULC.