Cancer Education Programs (CEP) Facilitator Training

The Cancer Education Programs (CEP) are group based supportive care and education programs developed for those affected by cancer, their carers, families and friends. The programs provide information, education, practical strategies and the opportunity for participants to connect with others affected by cancer.

This two-day course trains facilitators to deliver both the Managing Cancer and Cancer Wellness programs to small groups of patients, carers and families affected by cancer.

CEP facilitator training enables participants to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Confidence and practice of creating and facilitating a safe group learning environment
• Knowledge of program topics, tools and resources for effective program delivery.
• Confidence in being able to plan, coordinate and deliver the program
• Co-facilitation of program topics in the training environment
• Endorsement as a Cancer Council Victoria CEP facilitator.

CEP facilitators are able to deliver these programs within their health service and are supported by Cancer Council Victoria through program resources, tools and templates, access to the online platform, mentoring and de-briefing, monthly communication and professional development. Professional development include annual program planning workshops, the Education and Training showcase and masterclasses which are tailored to cover specific topics, concerns, challenges and updating of skills for facilitators.

NOTE: Cancer Council Victoria requires agreement by the course attendee and the attendee's health service to abide by the roles and responsibilities outlined in this Agreement prior to being trained as a Cancer Education Programs facilitator.

The training course is available for Health Professionals aiming to host CEP sessions within Victoria only. Please contact us at cep@cancervic.org.au if you have any questions.

Cancellations & refunds:

If you are unable to attend the course, you may wish to proceed with one of the following 3 options:

1. Transfer into next course at no additional charge. To do so, you must provide written notification to cep@cancervic.org.au at least 5 working days prior to the first day of the program. We will inform you about the next available dates.

2. Nominate a substitute participant in your place in the program at no additional charge. To do so, both you (the registrant) and the nominated substitute must provide written notification to cep@cancervic.org.au at least 5 working days prior to the first day of the program.

3. Cancel your registration in writing to cep@cancervic.org.au and cancellation policy below will apply:

• Cancellation received up to 10 working days before the program date will incur a cancellation fee of $25.
• Cancellation received less than 10 working days before the program date will incur a cancellation fee of 20% of the original registration fees.
• No refund if cancellation is received less than 48 hours from the program start time.

The course requires a minimum number of participants in order to run. In instances where the minimum number is not reached, Cancer Council Victoria reserves the right to cancel the course. The course fees will be fully refunded in the event of such cancellation.

COVID 19

For registered participants who cannot or do not attend due to COVID 19 symptoms, the following cancellation conditions will apply:

• The registered participant may nominate a substitute local delegate in their place in the program at no additional charge. To do so, both the registrant and the nominated substitute must provide written notification to cep@cancervic.org.au at least 2 working days prior to the first day of the program; or
• The registration will be transferred to the next CEP Facilitator Training, organised by Cancer Council Victoria. In the event the value of the registration fees for the next CEP Facilitator Training held by Cancer Council Victoria does not remain the same, Cancer Council Victoria will reimburse the participant for the difference in cost. Should the eligibility requirements for the next CEP Facilitator Training change, Cancer Council Victoria will provide a refund of the full registration fee paid. If another CEP Facilitator Training is not held within the next two (2) years, Cancer Council Victoria will refund the full amount of the registration fee paid.

All other cancellations will be addressed in accordance with Cancer Council Victoria’s standard cancellation policy outlined above.

By registering for the Cancer Education Program Facilitator Training, you have provided Cancer Council Victoria with certain personal information about you (such as your name, contact details, and details of your participation).

We will use and disclose your personal information to tailor our courses for you, communicate with you about the program, and evaluate our programs (for the purpose of your participation in this training) which may include sharing it with third parties, such as training partners or funding bodies for evaluation and customisation of the program.

CCV’s privacy policy and collection statement contains general information about how we will handle and hold your personal information, and how you can contact us to seek to access or correct your personal information or make a complaint. You should review this privacy policy and collection statement to ensure you are fully informed about these matters.

For further information about this event please contact cep@cancervic.org.au.