This module examines the different roles within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) caring for the child or teenager with cancer; to enable the student to gain a better understanding of the whole pathway, including MDT meetings, complex discharges and communication sharing across sites. Expert speakers from a range of paediatric oncology specialities across the UK will share their knowledge with students. To support the students in their continuing development, this module also aims to clarify and develop a deeper and broader understanding of their role within children's cancer care. The module also focusses on the long-term side effects that this patient cohort face as survival rates improve, and these patients live longer than ever before. The content covers patients from 0-17 years old and students will be from all areas of clinical practice across the UK working with children and teenagers with a cancer diagnosis. The majority of the content is delivered online live, to enable access to paediatric and TYA oncology education to students who are further afield, with an optional onsite day.

Available as a standalone module: Yes

Attendance: (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page and click on ‘attendance dates’. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

Venue: Hybrid (online and optional onsite day)

Typical intake(s): Semester 2

Entry requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council or equivalent.
• Evidence of level 5 study or equivalent

Career benefits

This module provides focus and direction for students who wish to develop their knowledge and expertise within childhood cancer nursing. The module therefore allows students to develop their current practice and prepare for future roles, supporting their employability and career progression.

Assessment

3500 word theoretical assessment

Assessment/submission date: TBC  

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding: 

• Critically examine the specific evidence on treatment, remission and relapse during terminal care for the child or young person.    

Intellectual skills:

• Critically reflect on how experiential, interpersonal and intuitive knowledge can advance the care given to families within paediatric oncology.
• Critically evaluate the importance of clinical trials and protocols within paediatric oncology. 

Practical Skills:

• Initiate and apply health education strategies for children and their families during discharge process of the child/young person and family from the acute care setting.
• Initiate and manage the child/young person and family’s need for information across the illness trajectory and following the completion of treatment for childhood cancer. 

Transferable skills: 

• Understand the discharge requirements for complex patients from a PTC, POSCU and community perspective to enable better collaborative working and communication.
• Working collaboratively and communicate effectively with the inter-professional team.

Courses this module can contribute to 

• MSc Children and Young People’s Healthcare Practice
• Postgraduate Diploma Children and Young People’s Healthcare Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate Children and Young People’s Healthcare Practice