Contemporary Cancer Treatment

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 660 / year

Next Intake January-2023

Contemporary Cancer Treatment

About

This module will give you the opportunity to explore contemporary cancer treatment specific to your area of practice. You will explore SACT, Radiotherapy, Surgery and Alternative Therapies with a particular focus on person centred and community centred care.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

Critique the theoretical issues, policies and practices relevant to the safe, effective and person centred cancer treatment.
Appraise holistic management of individuals receiving a range of cancer treatments.
Critique contemporary cancer treatments and associated pharmacology.
Analyse factors to effectively support individuals, their significant others and the wider team during care management.
Justify a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of emerging management techniques and strategies for cancer care.

You will study

National and local policy in health care relating to Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) administration
Health and safety and minimising harm
Principles of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment
Drug development
Clinical trials and consent issues for adults, children and young people
Side effects of a range of cancer treatment and management of these
Minimising risks of side-effects of SACT and a range of other cancer treatments, including Radiotherapy, Surgery and Alternative therapies.
Communication and support issues

Learning Methods

There will be 20 contact hours for this module, this will include discussion forums and workbook activities.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a written exam.

Independent Study

130 hours of non-contact hours are expected for this module. This will be a mix of both directed and self-directed study.

Staff delivering on this course

The staff delivering this module have a wide range of clinical experience, this includes backgrounds in both Oncology and Haematology nursing, palliative care and nurse leadership and management. The lecturers delivering the module have experience within the acute sector as well as community and public health. This will enhance student experience and draw upon varied clinical experience of delivering care to oncology and haematology patients. The three module team members are all previous STAR award winners.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 660

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.