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The National Lung Cancer Screening Program commences in July 2025. In collaboration with the Australian Government and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Lung Foundation Australia are inviting primary healthcare professionals to complete CPD accredited modules with knowledge on eligibility, screening processes, and participant support. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret the impact, incidence and survival data of lung cancer in Australia 
2. Identify the role of healthcare providers within the National Lung Cancer Screening Program 
3. Identify the role of the National Cancer Screening Register
4. Interpret the screening and assessment, and referral pathways of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. 
5. Assess patient eligibility according to the National Lung Cancer Screening Program Guidelines 
6. Select communication strategies to sensitively discuss National Lung Cancer Screening Program processes, such as screening, consent, results, ongoing support, smoking cessation, and ineligibility. 

Details

Screening is a way of checking for cancer in people who do not have any symptoms. The goal is to find cancer early, when it might be easier to treat. From July 2025, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will offer biennial low-dose CT scans for asymptomatic individuals at high risk, supporting earlier detection and intervention. The program will help to prevent over 500 deaths each year from lung cancer by finding signs early before symptoms occur.

Disclaimer: Please note, once you click 'Register now' you will be leaving the AMA’s CPD Home website and entering a third-party education provider’s website. If you choose to register for this learning, you will need to provide some of your personal information directly to the third-party education provider. If you have any queries about how third-party education providers use, disclose or store your personal information, you should consult their privacy policy.

Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.