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Aim
- Provide opportunity for learners to develop their own practice, as part of their role in identifying and addressing needs-led gaps in practice, through development of critical appreciation of the multi-dimensional impact of cancer and cancer treatments, and the drivers that influence contemporary cancer considerations and practices.
- Demonstrating achievement of the module’s specific learning outcomes – through the form of 2 written pieces of academic work: a critical evaluation of practice (that identifies and addresses a need-led practice gap), and a personal critical reflection of learning.
Target Audience
- This module is for Health Care professionals, who provide, support or influence the care of those who are facing, or living with, a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Those with appropriate background qualifications to study at Masters Level 7.
- NB: Academic Exit points: This module can be taken as a stand-alone CPD or along with other relevant modules to exit at various points, Diploma, Certificate or full Masters.
Date and Duration
Date/Time:
25 September 2024 – 17 January 2025
Duration:
Teaching sessions and student tutorials will be via online virtual classroom with a mix of directed study included.
Taught Dates: Wednesdays (x6)
- Wednesday 25th September
- Wednesday 2nd October
- Wednesday 9th October
- Wednesday 16th October
- Wednesday 23rd October
- Wednesday 30th October
Assessment Submission Date:
- Assessment 1: Friday 10th January 2025
- Assessment 2: Friday 17th January 2025
Content
- The nature of cancer development and spread in the body.
- The role and function of the immune and lymphatic system, and the issues that arise in the cancer development context.
- Epidemiology and Aetiology of cancers and the relationship to informing cancer practices.
- Contemporary approaches and considerations in cancer detection, diagnostics, decision making and treatment /therapeutic modalities.
- Side-effects, risks and emergency consideration
- The Lived experience – the wider impact of cancer and cancer care and treatment that influences individual’s well-being
- Person-centred and holistic approaches to cancer care and treatment
- Ethical considerations that inform cancer care practices and approaches.
- The role and function of multi-professional team working in cancer care and treatment.
- Key factors affecting service delivery and design.
20 credits – academic level 7
Venue/Location
Venue:
Virtual online classroom hosted by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
