Objectives
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge in managing patients with head and neck surgery.

Content

• Pathophysiology related to head and neck cancers and injuries
• Management of patients with head and neck cancers (including radiation therapy) and injuries
• Pre-operative and post-operative care
• Nurse's role in pre-operative and post-operative counselling, discharge planning and post-discharge support (include support groups)
• Physiotherapy, speech and swallowing therapy
• Field visit to outpatient clinic and head and neck cancer trial clinic

For Whom

• Registered nurses with at least 2 years of post-registration experience
• Currently working in a surgical ward

Duration
1 week

Training Dates/Period
Please contact SGH-IAN

Number of Intakes Per Year
2

Number of Participants Per Intake
3 to 5

Fee
$800 per pax (inclusive of GST)

Enquiries/Registration