Current Courses

Cancer Care for Children and Young People: Course contents
Module 1 : Cancer and Children
Module 2 : Types of Childhood Cancer
Module 3 : Diagnosis and Staging
Module 4 : Treatments for Childhood Cancers
Module 5 : Psychosocial Effects and Needs
Module 6 : The Organisation of Childhood Cancer Care
Module 7 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Cancer of the Oesophagus: Course contents
Module 1 : Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Aetiology & Epidemiology
Module 2 : Diagnosing & Staging
Module 3 : Oesophageal Cancer Surgery
Module 4 : Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Module 5 : Palliative Treatments
Module 6 : Nutrition
Module 7 : Case study
Module 8 : Oesophageal Cancer (The Future) and Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Cancer of the Prostate: Course contents
Module 1 : Introduction to Prostate Cancer
Module 2 : Diagnosing and Staging Prostate Cancer
Module 3 : Treatment of Localised Prostate Cancer
Module 4 : Treatment of Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
Module 5 : The Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Module 6 : The Prostate Cancer Screening Debate
Module 7 : Information and Support for those Affected by Prostate Cancer
Module 8 : The Future of Prostate Cancer Management
Module 9 : Case Scenario
Module 10 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Graseby Syringe Drivers in Palliative Care: Course contents
Module 1 : Introducing Graseby Syringe Drivers
Module 2 : Preparation
Module 3 : Commencing the Infusion
Module 4 : Continuing Care of the Patient and Syringe Driver
Module 5 : Troubleshooting and Practical Application
Module 6 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Hypercalcaemia in Malignant Disease: Course contents
Module 1 : An Introduction to Calcium Physiology
Module 2 : Recognising and Diagnosing Hypercalcaemia
Module 3 : Treatment of Hypercalcaemia
Module 4 : Clinical and Ethical Considerations
Module 5 : Practical Application
Module 6 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Introduction to Palliative Care Nursing: Course contents
Module 1 : What is Palliative Care Nursing?
Module 2 : Core Competencies in Palliative Care Nursing
Module 3 : Applying the Palliative Approach: A Case Study Example
Module 4 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Management of Skin-Tunnelled CVCs: Course contents
Module 1 : Principles of Skin-Tunnelled CVC Care
Module 2 : Flushing and Locking a Skin-Tunnelled CVC
Module 3 : Dressing a Skin-Tunnelled CVC
Module 4 : Taking Blood from a Skin-Tunnelled CVC
Module 5 : Troubleshooting
Module 6 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: Course contents
Module 1 : Principles of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
Module 2 : Venous Anatomy and Vein Selection
Module 3 : Complications Associated with PIVC
Module 4 : Patient Preparation
Module 5 : PIVC Insertion
Module 6 : Case Scenario
Module 7 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

PICCs and PICC Chemotherapy: Course contents
Module 1 : Introducing the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Module 2 : Chemotherapy and PICCs
Module 3 : Insertion of the PICC
Module 4 : Care, Maintenance and Record Keeping for a PICC
Module 5 : Maintaining Patency in PICCs
Module 6 : PICC Care Within the Community
Module 7 : Case Study
Module 8 : Course Conclusion; » Read more about this course...

Wound Management in Cancer and Palliative Care: Course contents
Module 1 : Wound Care Basics
Module 2 : Managing Skin Changes
Module 3 : Managing Specific Wounds
Module 4 : Guide to Wound Dressings
Module 5 : Psychosocial Issues of Wound Care
Module 6 : Conclusion; » Read more about this course...