Program Overview

Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer Care University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

Overview

Designed in recognition of the growing need for accredited education throughout cancer networks, including the Northern Cancer Alliance and Higher Education England.

Course Details

How You Learn

You learn online by taking part in three group tutorials over Microsoft Teams. A welcome tutorial outlines your academic support and the course book, which incorporates ten interactive learning packages addressing the subjects relevant to supporting people with cancer. The second tutorial takes place mid-way through the module to offer support, and the third helps you prepare for your assessment.

The module leader is also available to support you when preparing for final assessment.

You liaise with your manager (clinical mentor) to choose a work-based mentor to give you support and facilitation while completing the coursebook. You and your clinical mentor identify your learning needs and opportunities, depending on your experience and the area you work in. The work-based mentor gives formative feedback on your reflection of learning.

The coursebook is interactive, with links to reliable and up-to-date resources, empowering you to develop confidence in finding and critically appraising evidence and engaging with future independent learning and development. Several links to evidence involve users, allowing for authentic learning and for you to critically reflect on practice. Access details are provided in the coursebook, and further help is available through the module leader. You can also access individual support in the University’s library learning hub.

How You Are Assessed

The assessment includes two components. Component one is the ten completed coursebook sections. Component two is producing a talking head video presentation lasting up to 20 minutes. Delivered to a virtual multidisciplinary team, (in the context of disciplines representing their own specialty) you select and critically appraise a significant area of learning from the module. You make recommendations to improve patient outcomes within your own work area and answer two questions relating to leadership and service improvement. The topic is discussed and agreed beforehand with your practice mentor and module leader.

Entry Requirements

You should have studied previously at level 6 and be a health and social care professional, working in any environment with clients or patients who have cancer. With support from your manager, you must identify a mentor in practice, to support you through the module.

Employability

This module expands your knowledge and skills in your current practice environment.

Part-time

• Length: 24 weeks
• 100% online
• Start date: October
• Level: Master's
• Credits: 20

Fee for Applicants

£855

Service User and Carer Involvement

Service users and carers support all aspects of our students' lifecycle from recruitment to graduation.