Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care - micro-credential

What you will learn

Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now.

Advances in genomic medicine mean oncologists can now develop personalised precision treatment strategies for cancer patients.

This micro-credential is ideal for health professionals, researchers and other professionals in the oncology sector seeking the practical knowledge to interpret the genomic data reports that are essential to personalised cancer care.

Delivered in partnership with the VCCC Alliance, this course gives you access to leading oncological experts who'll provide evidence-based insights and indispensable guidance on using genomic data to enhance treatment plans.

Explore essential components of genomic data

Gain a solid understanding of the key components used to interpret genomic data. Examine genomic mutations specific to cancer patients, explore genome sequencing methodology, and learn about new techniques for collecting and storing genomic samples.

Analyse and interpret real-life genomic reports

Explore actual genomic reports and gain valuable practical skills to confidently interpret a cancer patient's genomic data before using your new knowledge to develop precision treatment strategies.

Understand new technologies in genomic medicine

You will review contemporary case studies and be introduced to the latest advances in genomic technologies and clinical applications. Discover how these breakthroughs are helping prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.

Apply your knowledge to a patient case study

Gain feedback from oncological experts and build on your understanding of genomic data. You'll develop a detailed report that outlines your recommendations for personalised care based on a patient's genomic profile. The practical experience you gain will be immediately applicable to your professional context.

This micro-credential runs over six weeks, including four weeks of guided learning and two weeks of asynchronous learning inclusive of assessment tasks.

Your total time commitment is approximately 42 hours, which includes:

• 12 hours guided learning, including a one-hour webinar
• 10 hours self and peer learning
• 20 hours feedback or assessment tasks

Assessment:

• Written case study: Learners will be presented a patient case, including their history, examination findings and results of initial investigations. Learners will analyse the case and outline how they would explain this to the patient. The case will be integrated into the synchronous webinar to allow exploration of the key concepts together (30%).
• Interpretation of a genomic report: Learners will use their new skills to interpret data presented in a genomic report. Findings and recommendations for patient care will be included in an 850-word written report (70%).

Once you've successfully completed this course, you will be awarded your Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care Melbourne MicroCert. This digital certificate will warrant the achievement of knowledge, skills and capabilities outlined in the learning outcomes. It may also include artefacts (such as videos and written material) related to both experiential and work-integrated learning, including translatable assessment that is practical to your professional life. You can also share your Melbourne MicroCert digitally and via social media by adding it to your personal platforms, such as LinkedIn. See example certificate.

Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care can be taken as a stand-alone course or complemented with any other micro-credential in the Emerging Topics in Oncology series to deepen your knowledge and skills.

It may also provide a pathway to apply for advance standing into an accredited course. If you complete the three micro-credentials in the Emerging Topics in Oncology series, plus one more micro-credential, as advised, you may then apply for credit towards a relevant qualification. For more information contact Student Support.

The series includes:

• Clinical Trial Protocol Design
• Drug Commercialisation Fundamentals
• Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care

Throughout this fully online course, you'll undertake both guided and self-directed learning, enabling you to implement your new knowledge within your practice.

Our facilitators and content experts have been drawn from the VCCC Alliance's extensive networks, meaning you will hear from world-leading oncological voices.

Guided learning in this course includes a one-hour webinar, interactive activities and a discussion forum. You'll also receive valuable coaching, feedback and assessment guidance from your course facilitators.

By joining the online discussion, you'll become part of an engaged network of cancer care professionals who are passionate about providing top-quality clinical care and contributing to high-impact cancer research.

This micro-credential will expire five years after the date of issue as particular knowledge or skills may need to be refreshed.