What is it about?

This award is for healthcare professionals who administer cytotoxic chemotherapy for patients with cancer. On completion you reach the required standard for practice by the North of England and the national standard Cancer Quality Measures (DH, 2004).

As a healthcare professional you provide high standards of evidence-based holistic care to patients and their families and are assessed as competent in chemotherapy administration.
The course enables you to: develop competencies to meet North of England chemotherapy competencies
analyse and evaluate principles underpinning the care of patients receiving chemotherapy - demonstrating the intellectual flexibility required for decision making and the care of patients receiving chemotherapy.
 

Who is it for?

Healthcare professionals working within this area of pratice. 

What will participants learn?

The award addresses the skills required for the administration of chemotherapy as well as the underpinning evidence for the treatment given. The holistic needs of both the patient and the family are addressed, as are the health and safety and emergency procedures required to protect the patient. 

How will participants be assessed?  

You undertake a formative review of progress at designated points throughout the award. Summative assessment takes place through the successful achievement of all portfolio benchmarks and submission of appropriate essential evidence, including a 3,000-word case study

What experience / qualifications do participants need?    

Applicants should have one year's experience in a chemotherapy environment.

Code
AHH3088-N

Level
6

Credits
40

When is it?  

October

Where is it? 

Teesside University, Middlesbrough Campus

What are the contact dates students need to attend university?

October

University Contact Details
Name: Rebecca Walker
Email: R.Walker@tees.ac.uk
University Email: SOHSC-ContractsGeneric@tees.ac.uk 

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