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PG Cert Cancer Care

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1-3 years (part-time)

Course Description

This course has been specifically designed for nurses and allied health and social care professionals who work in primary, secondary and tertiary settings, and who provide direct care and support to people affected by cancer. This includes those who work in general hospitals or community settings as well as specialist cancer services.

This course is delivered at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

The course has a practice-oriented focus, and supports health care professionals (HCPs) to deliver competent and evidence-based cancer care.

Programme Aims:

  • To offer a coherent programme of study which supports HCPs in delivering holistic evidence-based cancer care for people with diverse needs in a range of settings
  • To promote a critical understanding of the multidimensional impact of cancer and its treatments on those affected by the disease
  • To promote a deep understanding and critical application of therapeutic approaches and skills in order to improve the experience of those affected by cancer, from pre-diagnosis through to remission and/or palliative care
  • To promote critical application of the knowledge and skills required to analyse information and research-based findings that enhance clinical practice, in order to develop your skills and confidence and advance practice in cancer care
  • To promote HCPs’ awareness of the scope and boundaries of their own professional practice and to empower them to contribute to collaborative multiprofessional team (MPT) working

The course modules do not require students to have prior knowledge of cancer care, and are therefore suitable for HCPs who wish to develop their knowledge and expertise in this area.

 

Our modules are delivered at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre by academic staff and a range of cancer health and social care professionals who are experts in their field. This is a unique aspect of the course which ensures that it is at the cutting edge of practice

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally: possess a 2:1 or first class honours degree in a related subject, or a lower qualification supported by evidence of ability to study at Level 7 be health and social care professionals whose roles involve care and support for people affected by cancer.

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Fees

https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees

Student Destinations

The Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Care will support the professional development of graduates who work with people affected by cancer. The exploration of patient-focused cancer care will be of relevance to anyone providing direct support to people with cancer in:

– primary, secondary and tertiary settings
– the NHS
– the independent sector
– voluntary organisations
– social care
– education.

The course will support students to take up key positions in cancer services in general or specialist cancer settings.

Should you wish to continue to study at Level 7, the Postgraduate Certificate would lend itself to APL into the Faculty’s MSc in Professional Studies course.

Module Details

 This course will provide you with the opportunity to critically examine and apply best practice in cancer care within the context of national drivers. Our interprofessional approach to learning reflects the drive for multiprofessional team working in cancer care, and the recognition that each profession plays a valuable role in promoting the quality of the patient experience.

The course is modular in design and requires successful completion of three 20-credit modules, each of which involves integration of theory and practice. Modules can also be accessed on a standalone basis.

The course consists of three modules:

  • NM7121 Key Concepts in Cancer Care
  • NM7122 Cancer Treatments and Supportive Interventions
  • NM7123 Advancing Palliative and End of Life Care

On order to facilitate different learning styles, teaching and learning approaches include a range of approaches, including:

  • experiential learning
  • role play
  • discussion
  • lectures
  • blended learning
  • directed and self-directed learning
  • seminar presentations
  • reflection.

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