Programme Content Foundations Core & Site Specific Days
Programme Content: Foundations Core Days
An introduction to cancer its treatment and the impact it has upon the patient and family.
Core Day 1 – What is Cancer?
- The anatomy & physiology of cancer
- How cancer is diagnosed, classified & staged
- How this information is used to plan treatment
- The emotional, social, psychological & spiritual implications of a cancer diagnosis
- Supportive care available & how to access it
Dates:
Monday 3rd February 2020
Monday 30th March 2020
Wednesday 6th May 2020
Monday 6th July 2020
Monday 14th September 2020
Monday 9th November 2020
Core Day 2 - Cancer & Treatment Methods
- What are the surgical options and outcomes for cancer patients? The role of surgery in the management of cancer (specific surgeries would be discussed on site specific days)
- Introduction to chemotherapy – how does it work, when & why is it used. How does it affect the patient & the management of side effects
- Introduction to radiotherapy - how does it work, when & why is it used. How does it affect the patient & the management of side effects
Dates:
Monday 10th February 2020
Monday 20th April 2020
Monday 11th May 2020
Monday 13th July 2020
Monday 21st September 2020
Monday 16th November 2020
Core Day 3 – Communication skills and supporting the distressed patient
This day is an opportunity to reflect upon our communication skills and style with the aim of building confidence is supporting those who have received difficult news
- Exploration of the consequences of poor communication in healthcare
- Principles of good communication
- Listening skills & the importance of checking out information
- The patient experience of good & bad ways to give significant information
- Observation of a role play – interactive learning experience
- Sharing good practice & difficult communication episodes
- The importance of looking after yourself – getting support and recognising stressors within yourself
Dates:
Monday 24th February 2020
Monday 27th April 2020
Monday 18th May 2020
Monday 20th July 2020
Monday 28th September 2020
Monday 23rd November 2020
Foundations programme: Site Specific Days
Site specific study days and dates will be added once they are confirmed.