Cancer Careers in Nursing

The Cancer Careers in Nursing course provides registered nurses with cancer-specific learning opportunities to enhance their care for people affected by cancer (PABC) in non-specialist cancer settings, including primary, secondary, and community services. Developed in the UK by RM Partners West London Cancer Alliance, the University of Sterling, the University of Huddersfield, and NHS England e-learning for healthcare, this course offers a world-class e-learning experience, aligning with the highest training standards and crafted by top clinical specialists.

The Cancer Careers in Nursing course delivers comprehensive training through engaging, interactive content designed to fit your busy life. You can study at home, at work, or on the move, with bitesize modules that track your progress, allowing you to dip in and out of sessions and access them in any order as frequently as needed. Available to healthcare professionals worldwide, the course enhances nursing practice across various settings where nurses interact with PABC. It covers an in-depth understanding of cancer and its treatment, education in the basic principles and practice of cancer care, skills in assessing the cancer care needs of patients and families, and training in effective communication strategies.

Aligned with the eight learning outcomes of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Cancer Nursing Career and Education Framework, the sessions include the context of cancer nursing, basic science and treatment of cancer, nursing assessment and interventions, cancer as a chronic illness/supportive and palliative care, impact of cancer on individuals and families, information and communication in cancer care, clinical leadership and resource management, and evidence-based and applied research in cancer care. Each session of Cancer Careers in Nursing course provides background information, links to literature and web resources, activities to test your learning, and case studies focused on common cancers to illustrate key learning points.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement and recognizing their advanced skills and knowledge in cancer care. This flexible and accessible Cancer Careers in Nursing course is the perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in cancer nursing while accommodating your professional schedule.