Aim
To develop advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills for assessing and managing acute complications of cancer and cancer treatment. The module also supports evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary working and service improvement.
Target Audience
This module is designed for registered healthcare professionals working—or planning to work—in acute oncology, medical oncology, clinical oncology or related cancer care settings. It is suitable for nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who want to develop their practice at Master’s level.
Date and Duration
Date/Time:
Duration:
Delivered online in Semester 2 (January Start). This is a 15-credit, Level 7 module comprising, with a pre-recorded presentation assessment due in May.
The content is delivered in a range of formats, including interactive online lectures, seminars, case-based learning and online communication skills simulation.
Content
To develop learners advanced knowledge, understanding and clinical decision-making skills to a range of acute oncology presentations including treatment-related toxicities; complications of cancer, urgent and emergency care, symptom management; and the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of those with a suspected cancer diagnosis.
- Foundations and organisation of acute oncology services
- Advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Toxicities associated with systemic anti-cancer treatment, immunotherapy and radiotherapy
- Complications of cancer and oncological emergencies
- Suspected malignancy, malignancy of undefined origin and cancer of unknown primary
- Multidisciplinary working and patient-centred communication
- Evidence appraisal, leadership, governance and service improvement
Number of Places and Cost
Number of Places:
40
Cost:
On Enquiry
Venue and Location
Venue:
Online via MS Teams and Canvas (University of Liverpool)
Contact
E-mail us about this course:
ccf-tr.clinicaleducation@nhs.net
Call us on: 0151 556 5790
