CPD Masters Certificate of Professional Development: Oncology Pharmacy Practice in Primary Care | Level 7 (Postgraduate)

Course aim Provides clinical knowledge and skills that are relevant to the needs of healthcare professionals working with medicines in oncology and to facilitate professional development, including fostering development of an enquiring, open-minded attitude, tempered with scientific discipline for oncology, which encourages lifelong learning. After completing the course you should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of common cancers and relevant treatments to select, or make recommendations on, appropriate use of medicines in oncology Assess and manage the particular safety issues and pharmacological care relating to oncology for some common cancers Demonstrate a commitment to continuing advancement of own and others knowledge and understanding in Oncology pharmaceutical care and document continuing professional development in the field Course content The final award is Continuing Professional Development for Oncology Pharmacy Practice in Primary Care, 20 credits at Level 7. You will have access to LJMU's virtual learning environment Canvas and online library resources. Programme content is regularly updated on Canvas, including contemporary reading lists and references to journal articles. You will be assigned a Personal Tutor for support and guidance throughout the programme via email or online tutorials. You can also access the Module Leader via phone contact or email. The course features a variety of teaching approaches chosen to meet the stated learning objectives, including: Online lectures Online practical cases Pre-reading materials Quizzes Webinars Work-based examples Tutorials: You will guide the contact time with your distance learning tutor as directed in your learning contract. It is recommended that you attend the introductory webinar and to arrange, as a minimum, monthly contact time with your tutor throughout the course. Formative online and in-class tests : Online self-assessment questions will test your knowledge throughout the course. Course topics The programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas: Application of core knowledge of common oncology conditions, such as epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of cancer. Common cancers that may be covered include breast, lung, colorectal, skin and prostate. Practicalities around using medicines in cancer, such as: General therapeutics and treatment goals Patient adherence to oral chemotherapy Monitoring and management of common toxicities Symptom control Teaching and learning Course length The study mode is part-time distance learning using LJMU 's virtual learning environment Canvas and lasts for 6 months. No attendance is required as all study is web-based. Acquisition of knowledge and skills are achieved mainly through directed student-centred and work-based learning. The course is designed to give a degree of flexibility in student choice. The learning outcom

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