Advancing Practice in Colorectal Cancer Management and Patient Care (RADT759)

This module has been created to enable learners to critically evaluate current and emerging strategies in the management and holistic care of patients with colorectal cancer.

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: 31 July 2024
• Module start date: To be confirmed.

Who is the module for?

The module is designed for practising, registered healthcare professionals that are working in cancer care environments. The module is a standalone option and can be used to support continuous professional development.

Module details and indicative content

Learners will evaluate the professional policy, current guidance and evidence base relating to the management of colorectal cancer and assess the decision-making, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention in relation to the management and holistic care of the colorectal cancer patient.

They will also evaluate professional development in the field of colorectal cancer management through self-reflection exercises.

How you are assessed

There are 2 summative assessments:

• A written assessment in the form of a literature review, case study or other (scope of practice dependent)
• A written critical reflection on their own learning journey using their reflective wikis to help structure.

To support summative assessment, there are opportunities to undertake formative assessment, via written reflective activities and participation in online, formative tests.