Chemotherapy (level 6) Module

This module is not scheduled to run in 2013/4.

Expressions of interest in the module are welcome for 2014/5; please email healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk

Why study with us?

To develop critical understanding of the principles that influence and underpin contemporary care of patients receiving chemotherapy, so that you can apply this knowledge to your practice.

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

• Critically analyse the contemporary issues influencing chemotherapy care and management
• Apply your critical understanding of the physiological, psychological and sociological impact of chemotherapy on the patient and their family, both whilst receiving treatment and after
• Critically appraise the process for administering chemotherapy, including consent, health and safety, methods of administration, prevention of complications
• Discuss the recognition and management of complications of chemotherapy
• Review the normal cell cycle and discuss the action of common chemotherapy agents

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Student work

Summative assessment: 3,000 word equivqlent written assignment

Formative assessment: 1,500 word equivalent tutor-led activity (participation in the formative components of the module is required to pass the module).

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

Students wishing to undertake this module must be working in the chemotherapy setting and have their administration skills assessed within their employing organisation.

To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at degree level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.

Modules HLLG6007 Chemotherapy - 20 credits at level 6 Course summary

Indicative module content comprises that recommended by the North of England Cancer Network (January 2012) including:

Cell mitosis and how chemotherapy affects the cell cycle, informed consent, rationale for chemotherapy - treatment intent, classification of chemotherapy agents, pre chemotherapy assessment, normal and abnormal blood parameters, side effects of chemotherapy and their management, oncology emergencies, recognising and managing neutropenia, cytotoxic spillage, health and safety, extravasation, local, network and national policies, written information/information prescriptions, holistic needs assessment, clinical trials, transportation of chemotherapy, management of cytotoxic waste, methods of administrating chemotherapy, telephone triage of complications of chemotherapy, risk management of patients on oral chemo, professional, legal and ethical issues, fertility options, recognition and management of hypersensitivities, angiogenesis.