Date
Monday 27 October 2025
Time
12.45-17.00
Where
Australian Prostate Centre, Level 8, 14-20 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne 3051
Overview
This workshop is for nurses who are interested in learning foundation skills in male sexual function and prostate cancer related sexual dysfunction. Learn from experts through a series of lectures and hands-on sessions to gain knowledge and practical skills to help patients with erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer treatment.
Target Audience
Beginner / intermediate nurses working with prostate cancer patients who are interested in furthering their knowledge and building their confidence on prostate cancer related erectile dysfunction and treatment options.
Program
12.45-13.00 Registration and welcome.
13.00-13.30 Male sexual function: anatomy and physiology, and primary erectile dysfunction, Evie Mertens.
13.30-14.00 Sexual dysfunction: pathophysiology of prostate cancer treatment related erectile dysfunction (surgery, radiation, ADT / systemic therapy), Michael Cromer.
14.00-14.30 Oral medications and intracavernosal injections, Evie Mertens.
14.30-15.00 Penile pumps and alternate therapies, Michael Cromer.
15.00-15.30 Afternoon tea (provided)
15.30-16.30 Rotating small group workshops with hands on practical learning:
16.30-17.00 Panel Q&A: Helen Crowe AM (Chair), Evie Mertens, Michael Cromer, Karen Kennedy.
17.00 Close.
Speakers
Cost
$75.00 per person.
Registration
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Flyer
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