NM7 121 Key Concepts in Cancer Care :: Clatterbridge Clinical Education

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.

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.
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/Time:

23 September 2026 – 23 March 2027

Duration:

Teaching sessions and student tutorials will be via online virtual classroom with a mix of directed study included.

Taught Dates: Wednesdays (x6)

- Week 1: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

- Week 2: Wednesday 30^th September 2026

- Week 3: Wednesday 7^th October 2026

- Week 4: Wednesday 14^th October 2026

- Week 5: Wednesday 21^st October 2026

- Week 6: Wednesday 28^th October 2026

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.