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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Contemporary Cancer Treatment | |||
| Reference | NU4701 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | January 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to analyse current issues and practice relating to a range of cancer treatments to ensure safe, effective and person centred clinical practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critique the theoretical issues, policies and practices relevant to the safe, effective and person centred cancer treatment. |
| 2 | Appraise holistic management of individuals receiving a range of cancer treatments. |
| 3 | Critique contemporary cancer treatments and associated pharmacology. |
| 4 | Analyse factors to effectively support individuals, their significant others and the wider team during care management. |
| 5 | Justify a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of emerging management techniques and strategies for cancer care. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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; Multi-professional approach; Self-care; Long term effects; Reflective practice; Survivorship; Spiritualism. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online using a blend of teaching methods. There will be a mix of virtual learning platforms for tutorials and key lectures as well as online interactive content. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = 3000-word written essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CASSIDY, J., et al., 2015. Oxford handbook of oncology. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | CHU, Q., GIBBS, J. and ZIBARI, G., eds. 2014. Surgical oncology. London: Springer. |
| 3 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT and NHS IMPROVEMENT, 2013. Living with and beyond cancer; taking action to improve outcomes. London: Department of Health. |
| 4 | FARRELL, C., ed., 2016. Advanced nursing practice and nurse-led clinics in oncology. London: Routledge. |
| 5 | NIEDERHUBER, J., ARMITAGE, J. and TEPPER, J., eds., 2020. Albeloff's Clinical Oncology. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier. |
| 6 | SKEEL, R.T. and KHLEIF, S., eds., 2016. Skeel's handbook of cancer chemotherapy. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. |
| 7 | WRIGHT, F., et al., eds., 2020. Surgical oncology manual.. 3rd ed. London: Springer. |