This module enables the student to develop knowledge and skills to care for a person undergoing chemotherapy. It has been developed in collaboration with the Essex Cancer Network.
Aims
To provide students with the requisite skills and knowledge to make informed care management decisions for patients undergoing chemotherapy. By drawing from National Guidance from the UK Oncology Nurses Forum this module aims to enable staff working in cancer care to provide evidence based, best practice in the management and delivery of chemotherapy.
Learning outcomes
This module enables students to meet the following learning outcomes
In depth understanding of the physical, emotional and social impact of chemotherapy on the person and their carers.
Critically appraise evidenced based practice for treatment and patient management options.
Demonstrate advanced decision making skills in communicating patient needs to other health professionals and agencies
Aims
To provide students with the requisite skills and knowledge to make informed care management decisions for patients undergoing chemotherapy. By drawing from National Guidance from the UK Oncology Nurses Forum this module aims to enable staff working in cancer care to provide evidence based, best practice in the management and delivery of chemotherapy.
Learning outcomes
This module enables students to meet the following learning outcomes
In depth understanding of the physical, emotional and social impact of chemotherapy on the person and their carers.
Critically appraise evidenced based practice for treatment and patient management options.
Demonstrate advanced decision making skills in communicating patient needs to other health professionals and agencies