This new and innovative module adopts methods to address theoretical knowledge and clinical components that enable the learner to develop critical appraisal skills and clinical competencies associated with the administration of chemotherapy and systemic agents in solid and haematological tumours. Module content will be delivered by both academics and clinical experts. Content and assessment align closely to the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Competency Passport, encompassing key safety principles. The emphasis is on interactive case-based discussions and reflection on clinical skill development in practice.
Students are supported in their clinical setting through close supervision, support and feedback on skill development to achieve the required clinical competencies. They will critically evaluate their own chemotherapy service, chemotherapy management guidelines and explore current evidence to identify a service gap and develop a service improvement strategy, presenting their developed strategy to peers. Students will engage in critical debate with clinical experts and peers on current and emerging issues in the area of safety, chemotherapy and systemic agent administration. Effective engagement with supported and self-directed study will further develop life-long learning skills relevant to students’ professional development. Students will be assessed by completion of competency- based portfolio demonstrating achievement of clinical competencies in SACT administration (Pass/Fail). Also, a critical analysis of current practice in relation to a service improvement need and potential improvement strategy. The second element of assessment encompasses a verbal presentation to peers, of their identified service need and improvement strategy which is directed at service leads in their Trust asking for funding/support for the service development idea they have identified.