| Code | NU6145 |
|---|---|
| Duration | September - October |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | €900 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 25/07/2024 |
| Venue | Brookfield Health Sciences Complex. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | August 2024 |
Outline
Module Objective: To facilitate an in-depth appreciation of the epidemiology, risk factors, development and detection of cancer, cancer treatments and inherent symptoms, from a professional nursing perspective.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Examine the risk factors involved in developing a cancer diagnosis
- Critically discuss the incidence of cancer trends nationally and internationally
- Identify and critically review cancer proliferative growth patterns and spread of disease
- Critically explore the role of the nurse in identifying cancer symptoms and the effects of cancer and its treatment on the individual.
- Identify and critically review the key principles of pain management in the oncology setting
- Analyse the key principles of management of cancer related fatigue, nutritional deficits, nausea and vomiting and GIT in the cancer population
- Explore the concept of survivorship in cancer.
Module Content: Cancer care trajectory, Pathophysiology of cancer, cancer diagnosis and metastatic spread, epidemiology, screening and risk factors of cancer, risk behaviour and theory, cancer genetics. Overview of cancer treatments. Symptom management: pain, fatigue, nausea & vomiting, GIT and nutritional issues. Survivorship in cancer.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
16 hrs Lectures/Workshop; 184 hrs Distance Learning; Discussion Board Preparation and Participation, Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission, Self-Directed Learning.
Orientation Semester 1: 29 August 2024
Duration : Runs from 29th August 2023 - 8th October 2024
Workshop dates 5th Sept; 18th Sept; 25th sept; 7th Oct; 8th Oct.
Practicalities
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Oral Presentation on an aspect of cancer/cancer treatment, 180 marks; E activities, 20 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Why Choose
Skills and Careers Information
NU6145 linked to PG Oncology programmes.
Requirements
Open to registered health care professionals in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, and Clinical Therapies or other allied disciplines.
Applicants who are practising health care professionals must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration), the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council (or equivalent regulatory body for pharmacists, occupational therapist, podiatrists, speech and language therapists etc.)) Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification, where appropriate.
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
These modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this module is €900. There is also a €35 application fee.
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €935 will be payable on submission of your application.