Online Courses
After Cancer offers courses designed to help cancer clinics and care teams confidently address sexual health as part of routine care. From brief, time-efficient communication tools to in-depth specialist training, our offerings meet providers where they are. Each program is built to support real clinical workflows, helping multidisciplinary teams develop shared language, clear expectations, and practical strategies to address sexual health across the cancer care continuum.
FINDING INTIMACY AGAIN
Sexual Health Specialist Course
Designed specifically for Advanced Practice Providers and nurse navigators, the Sexual Health Specialist Course builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to proactively address sexual health side effects in patients impacted by cancer. With 14.25 hours of expert-led, self-paced online content, this accredited course equips oncology providers and care teams to deliver compassionate, informed care that improves quality of life.
Course Highlights:
- Normalize conversations about sexual health and intimacy with patients and caregivers.
- Evaluate and manage concerns across cancer types, including prostate, breast, and gynecologic cancers.
- Treat issues such as erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness, and hormonal changes, and identify when to refer.
- Use inclusive approaches that honor identity, relationships, and diversity.
- Learn from leading APPs, oncologists, urologists, gynecologists, pelvic floor specialists, and patients.
This course helps providers integrate sexual health as a core component of cancer care.
SUPPORT BEYOND SURVIVAL
30-Second Patient Message Course
This engaging, 90-minute accredited online course will give oncology care team members the skills to close the communication gap related to addressing sexual health side effects with patients impacted by cancer—comfortably and quickly setting expectations without disrupting clinic flow.
What You’ll Learn:
- Common cancer-related side effects that impact sexual function
- How to develop and deliver your 6-point 30-Second Patient Message related to sexual health
- Lead-in lines, exit strategies, and referral roadmaps
- Use of provider communication aids and patient educational materials
The course also features expert video content related to engaging with LGBTQ+ patients, the evidence of exercise on quality of life, and several other videos for optional viewing- head and neck cancer, breast cancer surgery, gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor therapy, lymphedema, and dilator use.
