Cost
Delivery method
Length of module
It runs over approximately 12 weeks
Estimated hours of study
200 hours
Academic credits and level
20 credits at level 7
Entry requirements
Only available for students enrolled on the MSc in Cancer Care or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Cancer Care programmes.
Course availability
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This module is designed to consolidate the learners’ development and show how they have applied this to their practice and the impact this had had on not only their own personal and professional development but also on People Affected By Cancer (PABC). Ideally, this module is a core part of the MSc in cancer care and MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Cancer Care programmes. However, it can be taken as a stand-alone module.
Learners will be working across a variety of settings and specialities within cancer care and thus their developmental needs and areas of interest will vary across the cohorts. The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop a portfolio of work that is solely focused on their areas of practice and demonstrate the learning they have undertaken to develop as a cancer specialist. Through a combination of self-reflection, peer support, and working with the module team they will create a portfolio that uniquely highlights and demonstrates how they are advancing practice under the four pillars of advanced practice and supporting People Affected By Cancer (PABC).
This module is in association with:
Entry Requirements
Please view the Admissions Policy before applying.
Key topics
- Exploring what it means to be an advanced practitioner
- Developing as a clinical leader
- Developing assessment and supervisory skills
- Developing communication skills
- Integrating evidence-based practice into daily practice
- Identify how to evaluate and implement changes to services
- Tailoring the portfolio to own practice needs
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module at Level 7 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical decision-making and reasoning skills when faced with the complexity of delivering and coordinating the care of those impacted by, living with, and beyond a cancer diagnosis.
- Critical reflection on the learners’ expert leadership and management skills in complex and unpredictable situations during the development and delivery of cancer services.
- Evaluate the learners’ ability to act as a mentor and role models when assessing their own learning needs and supporting the learning needs and development of junior staff within their areas of practice.
- Critically explore the role of research, quality improvement, and service design when developing and evaluating the complexity of cancer services.
Dates
On-line Iive interactive sessions on: 5, 19 September, 3, 17 and 31 October 2024
Submission date: 11 December 2024
Only available for students enrolled on the MSc in Cancer Care or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Cancer Care programmes.
Assessment
Portfolio: 4,000 Words
Student support
Tutorials with the module leader or personal tutor are available if students require additional help with the planning and writing of their assignments. Email and telephone support are also available from the module leader/personal tutor.
The Royal Marsden School uses an online environment called Moodle which students must access during their studies to support and enhance our courses. The site provides resources and communication tools. All students will be provided with a username and password to access module specific sections as well as general learning support such as study skills and library resources. Students also have access to the David Adams Library and Electronic Resource Centre.
To get the best from the live video-conferencing sessions and enable you to participate fully you should have access to a computer or laptop with a camera and microphone. If you have any concerns or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Related pathways
This stand-alone module also forms part of these pathways: