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Get ready for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
SPONSORED: With screening for eligible participants from July 2025, Lung Foundation Australia eLearning modules are available to help GPs prepare.
Up to 70% of lung cancers can be detected at early stages through screening.
In Australia, lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death. Up to 70% of lung cancers can be detected at early stages through screening.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is a screening program using low-dose CT scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. It aims to find lung cancer early and save lives.
Screening for eligible people in Australia starts from July 2025.
Healthcare providers play an important role in the delivery and success of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
In collaboration with the Australian Government and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Lung Foundation Australia has developed comprehensive CPD-accredited eLearning modules and an on-demand webinar to prepare primary healthcare professionals for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
This training will equip healthcare professionals to:
- understand the impact and survival data of lung cancer
- know the role of different healthcare providers in the program
- navigate screening, assessment, and referral pathways
- accurately assess patient eligibility
- use culturally safe and effective communication strategies to discuss eligibility, screening processes, results, and ongoing support
- access key participant and health professional resources to assist program implementation.
Healthcare providers play a critical role in the program by increasing understanding and participation through explaining to participants:
- how screening works and that it is confidential
- that the scan is safe/low-radiation and not painful
- how the National Cancer Screening Register works
- how and when the results are provided
- that after their first lung cancer screening scan, screening is every two years, if no nodules are found
- when they are due for lung cancer screening.
This flexible and self-paced course allows healthcare professionals to earn 3.5 CPD points while ensuring practices are ready to deliver effective, inclusive, and person-centered care.
Enrol today in the free
eLearning and
on-demand webinar to access resources to prepare for the Program.
The
eLearning is accredited with the RACGP, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association, the National Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners, and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for 3.5 CPD points.
The
on-demand webinar is accredited with the RACGP and the ACRRM for 1.5 CPD points.
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