Principles of Acute Oncology

Our Principles of Acute Oncology course is for registered healthcare professionals caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis. You'll learn the theories that underpin advanced clinical knowledge and skills in acute oncology.

You'll critically review the care of individuals with a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis who are facing sudden complications from the disease or its treatment. This is driven by contemporary guidance, standards, and evidence.

You will focus on the most common acute oncology presentations. This is based on contemporary best practice of recognised pathways and management.

This course is for professionals who care for adults facing serious illness due to cancer or its treatment. This could be in either a generalist or specialist role.

Why study with us

This course is delivered entirely online one day per week.
You'll learn from experts in the field of acute oncology.

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Key course information

Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Online
Study mode: Part-time
Duration: 5 days of study
Module code: NU4770
Campus: Preston
Start date: January

Course content

The course is for health care professionals caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis, working across a range of settings.

You'll learn to identify and manage acute complications of cancer treatment including those caused by:

Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Targeted therapies
Immunotherapy
Radiotherapy

You'll be able to identify and manage acute complications of cancer for example:

Superior vena cava obstruction
Metastatic spinal cord compression
Hypercalcaemia

Learn to evaluate, investigate, manage, and support acutely unwell adult patients and those who may have suspected cancer of unknown primary (CUP) and/or malignancy of undefined primary origin (MUO).

You'll learn about the role of the Acute Oncology Service locally and regionally. We also cover collaborative working between generalist and specialist services.

Gain personal development, enhance your own knowledge skills and learn how to influence others.

Entry requirements

Evidence of level 6 study

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery

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