Developing Practice in Cancer Care (CANC700)

This module has been to created with the aim of providing learners with the opportunity to develop their own practice, as part of their role in identifying and addressing needs-led gaps in practice. This is done through the development of critical appreciation of the multi-dimensional impact of cancer and cancer treatments, and the drivers that influence contemporary cancer considerations and practices.

Module delivery 

Part time delivery, with the module delivered in one semester. The module runs in semester one.

Key dates and application information

Apply by: 31st July 2024.

Module start date: 25th September 2024.

Module end date: 30th October 2024.

Who is the module for?

The module is designed for practising, registered healthcare professionals. The module is a standalone option and can be used to support continuous professional development.

Module details and indicative content

You will critically consider the multi-dimensional impact of cancer, and cancer care and treatments approaches, in the contemporary societal context and apply ethical considerations of aligning cancer care and/or treatment approaches to the individual patient context and challenges faced in practice.

You will also critically appraise the effectiveness of how specific national and local cancer- related agendas are translated into practice, identifying any gaps/need that arise.

In addition, you will be expected to critically appraise context and practice of applying person-centred approaches in the management of care and treatment of those affected by cancer.

There is also an expectation of you to demonstrate critical application of your role, aligned to a multi-professional team working in relation to the coordination of effective cancer care practices.

How you are assessed

There are two summative assessments:

  • A written assessment of critical reflection
  • A 3500-word critical evaluation relevant to the context of own organisation, where learners identify a service/patient need and establish how are they going to change practice

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