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At the end of this module the student will:
1. Develop and extend their specialist knowledge of typical oncology conditions and the aetiological factors which contribute to the development of these pathophysiological processes.
2. Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively, assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care for the patient with a cancer diagnosis drawing upon best available evidence.
3. Demonstrate the ability to safely administer and handle chemotherapy drugs to ensure the safety of patients, carers and the environment.
4. Discuss key oncological emergencies, disease and treatment related complications and the management of adverse effects and toxicities.
5. Explore the physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs of patients and families with cancer and how these are assessed and managed by the multi-disciplinary team.
Disease and treatment related complications in patients with a diagnosis of cancer
Nursing assessment and management of patients with a diagnosis of cancer
Physical and psychosocial support for patients and their carers
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 |
| Practical | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 205 |
| Total | 250 |
The Oncology and Chemotherapy CPD programme is open to nurses currently registered with NMBI in the general division with a minimum of six (6) months of recent post-registration clinical practice. The nurse must be employed in the oncology department of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and have access to a designated chemotherapy setting to undertake the relevant supervised clinical practice. The nurse must have satisfactorily completed the MMUH’s Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Medications Competence Assessment. Students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours clinical experience within the Oncology Department per month with a minimum clinical exposure of 80% of individual clinical allocation for the duration of the CPD module (14 weeks).
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): The aim of this assignment is for the students to demonstrate how they would plan, implement, and evaluate the care of a patient using evidence-based practice guidelines. | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 50 |
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| Practical Skills Assessment: Oncology Nursing Clinical Competency Assessment | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 50 |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students shall receive feedback on all assessments associated with the Oncology and Chemotherapy CPD Programme. The purpose of feedback is the promotion of learning for the student. Feedback should be clear, understandable and be structured around goals, criteria and standards. Feedback can be in oral or written form, formal or informal. Students are responsible for engaging with feedback and applying consideration to the feedback given on their work. Feedback shall be given no later than twenty working days after the deadline for assessment submission, except work that is submitted late.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Archie Gonzales | Tutor |