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Certificate of Professional Development in Oncology Nursing Care

Aims and Summary.

Newly diagnosed cancer patients need surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. The demand for oncology nurses has increased due the increased number of patients requiring surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Since many cancer patients require radiotherapy, appropriately equipped facilities will be needed along with oncology nurses. Many hospitals in the private sector are investing on expanding their services and setting up specialised Oncology wards and bringing in radiotherapy equipment such as linear accelerators to treat the ever-growing numbers of patience battling cancer in Sri Lanka. This course will contribute to the training of such nurses to manage the ever-growing patient numbers whilst providing everyone the best possible care available in par with international standards.

 

This course was designed with a view to integrate the concept of holistic care of the individual struggling with cancer and address their concerns in their health patterns. It will explore the effects of cancer on the quality of life of a person, the different theories and conceptual models, clinical implications, cancer survivorship, and how to improve the quality of life of oncology clients.

The aim of this Course is to
help the nurses to apply theoretical knowledge and skills in providing nursing care and cancer therapies for cancer patients.
develop nurses understanding of the pathophysiology of malignancies and the aetiological factors, which may contribute to the development of conditions/diseases within local populations.
analyse the complex needs of oncology patients within the context of changing healthcare provision and the use of evidence-based practice.
enable nurses to closely be involved in the managing of patient treatment at how the inclusion of patient’s family and community can contribute to meeting their needs.
facilitate students to critically reflect on current practice, identify areas for improvement and apply the evidence base to propose changes to patient care.
Key course information

 

Course level Level 4
Course Commencement Applicants may commence this course when the required number of applicants for the course have been registered.

Course will be offered in 3 intakes per academic year – March, July and November.
Credits toward CU qualification 40
Total student study hours 400
Total study weeks 32
Pre-requisites and co-requisites Applicants should have successfully completed a 3-year recognised nursing qualification.

 

Applications will be encouraged from non-standard entrants with relevant experiential learning and evidence of continuing professional development.

 

All candidates must be available to allocate the required study time over a consecutive period of 32 weeks (8 months) from the date of course commencement.  This includes online interactive lessons and as well as self-study.

 

 

 
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