Cancer Care (U00510)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HEA-3-CanCar

This course allows students to explore the complexity of the cancer experience and gain a sound and sensitive understanding of the principles of cancer care in a variety of contexts.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1; Health and Society 1A; Health and Society 1B; Health and Society 2A; Health and Society 2B; Nursing 2

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
25/09/2008	09:00	10:50			Room G3/G4 Doorway 6 Medical Quad Teviot Place

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the biology of cancer;
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles in cancer care;
- critically identify, define, conceptualise and analyse complex/professional level problems and issues;
- apply knowledge in the cognate area and communication skills to make presentations to peers;
- explore and appraise the value of health awareness, prevention and diagnostic screening;
- demonstrate knowledge of different forms of treatment, interventions and support;
- employ the concept of holistic care.