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Professional Development

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Care of the Child/Young Person with Cancer


Courses

Please select the level of study you wish to apply for. Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZURR4-20-3

Level

3

Fees

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10/01/2026 (unless course already full). If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time. PLEASE BE AWARE these dates are subject to change, so please check the dates closer to the start of the module. Submission Date : TBC Taught Face 2 Face at UHBristol (BRI) Education Centre. Course starts at 8.45 for registration first, ready for 9.00 start. Facilitators: Lizzy Hoole (Practice Module Lead Emily Parsons at UHBristol).

Venue

UHBRISTOL

Attendance days for the course

Thursday - 22 January 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Thursday - 29 January 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 25 February 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 04 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Thursday - 12 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday - 17 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 25 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises the following:

At level 6 and level 7

A 10 minute poster presentation and up to 10 minutes of Q&A (maximum 20 minutes). 

Students are required to explore and examine a relevant challenge in Children and Young People's cancer care and evaluate its implications within clinical practice. 

Formative assessment throughout the module will include group work that demonstrates understanding of cancer in children and young people, including group work/discussion, reflective practice, self-assessment and giving feedback. Within the module, there will be dedicated student/tutor time for the purpose of assessment support. 

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

 

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

  • The organisation, management and guiding principles of child and young person's cancer care
  • The clinical context of childhood cancer with specific reference to: neuroblastoma, sarcoma and leukaemia
  • The diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer in children and young people
  • The impact of cancer on the family and supporters
  • Ethical, legal and professional decision-making in children and young person's cancer services
  • Palliative care
  • Stem cell transplantation
  • Surgical interventions
  • Radiotherapy
  • Self-awareness and professionalism

 

Course Director

Lizzy Hoole

Entry Requirements

A pre-requiste of the module is that you need to be working in a relevant practice area.

Introduction

The 20 credit module, Care of the Child/Young Person with Cancer, aims to develop existing knowledge and explore key issues in the context of caring for children and young people with cancer.  

This module is offered as either stand alone or within the CPD framework, and is suitable for registered staff working in a relevant practice area. 

Additionally, it aims to promote discussion and exploration of sensitive and challenging issues within a supported environment, facilitating learning to be taken back into practice. 

This module, which can be taken at either level 6 (UZURR4-20-3) or level 7 (UZURR5-20-M), is offered as a partnership between University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and UWE Bristol,  and benefits from a module team consisting of speciality practitioners, educators, dual learning environments and specialist resources. 

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6 (undergraduate level):

  • demonstrate an understanding of the epidemiology, biology, and treatment of cancer in children and young people, including common side effects.
  • identify the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on the patient and their family, considering both clinical and ethical challenges, and the role of multidisciplinary team members.
  • evaluate the importance of research, policies and practices in improving outcomes and advancing care in childhood cancer. 

At level 7 (Masters level):

  • demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of cancer in children and young people, including critical evaluation of available treatments and their outcomes.
  • critically evaluate the effects of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families, incorporating clinical and ethical challenges, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your professional role within the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and families throughout their treatment.
  • critique research themes, policies, and practices aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer. 

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

This module is delivered through a blended learning approach which includes seminars, tutorials, interactive critical discussions, lectures and case study exploration.  

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 or Level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


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Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZURR5-20-M

Level

M

Fees

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10/01/26 (unless course already full). If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time. PLEASE BE AWARE these dates are subject to change, so please check the dates closer to the start of the module. Submission Date : TBC Taught Face 2 Face at UHBW (BRI) Education Centre. Course starts at 8.45 for registration first, ready for 9.00 start. Facilitators: Lizzy Hoole (Practice Module Lead Emily Parsons at UHBristol).

Venue

UHBRISTOL

Attendance days for the course

Thursday - 22 January 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Thursday - 29 January 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 25 February 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 04 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Thursday - 12 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday - 17 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday - 25 March 2026UHBRISTOL09:00 - 17:00

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises the following:

At level 6 and level 7

A 10 minute poster presentation and up to 10 minutes of Q&A (maximum 20 minutes). 

Students are required to explore and examine a relevant challenge in Children and Young People's cancer care and evaluate its implications within clinical practice. 

Formative assessment throughout the module will include group work that demonstrates understanding of cancer in children and young people, including group work/discussion, reflective practice, self-assessment and giving feedback. Within the module, there will be dedicated student/tutor time for the purpose of assessment support. 

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

 

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

  • The organisation, management and guiding principles of child and young person's cancer care
  • The clinical context of childhood cancer with specific reference to: neuroblastoma, sarcoma and leukaemia
  • The diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer in children and young people
  • The impact of cancer on the family and supporters
  • Ethical, legal and professional decision-making in children and young person's cancer services
  • Palliative care
  • Stem cell transplantation
  • Surgical interventions
  • Radiotherapy
  • Self-awareness and professionalism

 

Course Director

Lizzy Hoole

Entry Requirements

A pre-requiste of the module is that you need to be working in a relevant practice area.

Introduction

The 20 credit module, Care of the Child/Young Person with Cancer, aims to develop existing knowledge and explore key issues in the context of caring for children and young people with cancer.  

This module is offered as either stand alone or within the CPD framework, and is suitable for registered staff working in a relevant practice area. 

Additionally, it aims to promote discussion and exploration of sensitive and challenging issues within a supported environment, facilitating learning to be taken back into practice. 

This module, which can be taken at either level 6 (UZURR4-20-3) or level 7 (UZURR5-20-M), is offered as a partnership between University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and UWE Bristol,  and benefits from a module team consisting of speciality practitioners, educators, dual learning environments and specialist resources. 

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6 (undergraduate level):

  • demonstrate an understanding of the epidemiology, biology, and treatment of cancer in children and young people, including common side effects.
  • identify the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on the patient and their family, considering both clinical and ethical challenges, and the role of multidisciplinary team members.
  • evaluate the importance of research, policies and practices in improving outcomes and advancing care in childhood cancer. 

At level 7 (Masters level):

  • demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of cancer in children and young people, including critical evaluation of available treatments and their outcomes.
  • critically evaluate the effects of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families, incorporating clinical and ethical challenges, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your professional role within the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and families throughout their treatment.
  • critique research themes, policies, and practices aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer. 

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

This module is delivered through a blended learning approach which includes seminars, tutorials, interactive critical discussions, lectures and case study exploration.  

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 or Level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses