Chemotherapy: Principles to underpin practice

Who should attend this course?

This module is intended for UK and international healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices that underpin the delivery of chemotherapy (SACT) to cancer and non cancer patients. It has been specifically designed for individuals who work or plan to administer chemotherapy according to the guidelines set in the Manual for Cancer Services (UK). The module may be taken as a stand alone module or as part of a post graduate award. e.g. Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree

Course content:

The content is divided into four key themes:

1. Understanding how SACT (systemic anti cancer treatments) work.

2. Patient needs; which includes critical appraisal of information to be given in pre treatment consultations, discussions developed from patient concerns which enable them to consent to care.

3. Management and prevention of symptoms that result from chemotherapy treatment.

4. The ethical dilemmas and decision making that arises from using chemotherapy to treat disease, the paradoxical position nurses are placed in when administering chemotherapy. Survivorship and aftercare issues to include how people adapt once treatment has been completed

How does this course map the NHS KSF?

The module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF

• Core Dimensions; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,
• Health and Well Being 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,
• Information and Knowledge 3 and General 2

Why choose this course?

How to apply

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: Credit 0 Level 3

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Contract funding for NHS staff

A number of Strategic Health Authorities are entering into teaching contracts with Universities for the provision of postgraduate programmes, short courses and study days. In order to access this source of funding, you should contact the senior manager within your Trust who is responsible for the post-registration/CPD allocation.

Study routes

• Part Time