Cancer Education Programme Ann McLinton Practice Development Facilitator Beatson Oncology Centre

Course Aim To provide an integrated & systematic approach to training & education of RN’s working on a regular basis with patients who have cancer

Educational Aims The course aims to enable nurses to: Confidently and competently asess, plan, manage & evaluate care of patients with cancer Confidently and competently asess, plan, manage & evaluate care of patients with cancer Challenge existing practice Challenge existing practice Demonstrate self awareness through the development of skills of critical thinking, problem solving & reflection Demonstrate self awareness through the development of skills of critical thinking, problem solving & reflection Work collaboratively with other health care practitioners through increased awareness of roles & contributions to care Work collaboratively with other health care practitioners through increased awareness of roles & contributions to care Demonstrate an understanding of personal needs for support & development of self & colleagues Demonstrate an understanding of personal needs for support & development of self & colleagues

Modules Three modules 1. Treatment modalities in Cancer Care (5 days) 2. Supportive Care & Symptom Management (5 days) 3. Science of Cancer (3days + 3 days self directed learning)

Learning Methods Theoretical sessions Theoretical sessions Clinical practice at ward level Clinical practice at ward level Role models Role models Case studies Case studies Worksheets Worksheets Critical incident analysis Critical incident analysis Reflection on practice Reflection on practice Learning contracts / clinical competencies Learning contracts / clinical competencies Formal written work Formal written work

Clinical Competencies 20 competencies 20 competencies 16 to be achieved over 12 months 16 to be achieved over 12 monthsExamples: Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs & Waste Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs & Waste Preliminary Assessment & Pain Management in Patients with Cancer Preliminary Assessment & Pain Management in Patients with Cancer

Course Options Clinical Competency Portfolio Clinical Competency Portfolio Attendance Certificate Attendance Certificate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Academic Credits Academic Credits

Accreditation Glasgow Caledonian Glasgow CaledonianUniversity

Progress to Date 1 st cohort (SOS staff only) completed 3 modules in Oct – Sept (n = 11) 1 st cohort (SOS staff only) completed 3 modules in Oct – Sept (n = 11) 2 nd Cohort (SOS & WoS) commenced in April 2005 (n = 15) 2 nd Cohort (SOS & WoS) commenced in April 2005 (n = 15) 3 rd Cohort (SOS & WoS) commenced in October 2005 (n = 11) 3 rd Cohort (SOS & WoS) commenced in October 2005 (n = 11)

Course Participants New nurses to SOS New nurses to SOS Cancer Units in the WoS Cancer Units in the WoS General surgical / medical wards in GGHB General surgical / medical wards in GGHB Others Others

Exit Option Chosen

Evaluation Course participants Course participants Courses lecturers Courses lecturers Ward managers Ward managers Mentors Mentors

Future Plans Further develop the clinical competency portfolio to include other aspects of cancer care. Further develop the clinical competency portfolio to include other aspects of cancer care. Develop E-learning options within the course. Develop E-learning options within the course. Further develop mentorship training & support & the learning environment. Further develop mentorship training & support & the learning environment. Widen scope for course participants. Widen scope for course participants. To develop links with cancer education at the advanced practice level. To develop links with cancer education at the advanced practice level.

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