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
The course modules do not require students to have prior knowledge of cancer
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
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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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.
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
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:
On order to facilitate different learning styles, teaching and learning approaches include a range of approaches, including:
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