Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment of this module comprises a 3,000 word project related to the your area of specialist practice in head and neck cancer. 

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

Content

The course syllabus typically covers the following topics:

• Diseases and pathology of the head and neck
• Epidemiology of  head and neck cancers
• Aetiology of head and neck cancers
• Cell biology, cancer staging, metastatic spread
• Surgical management of head and neck cancers
• Radiotherapy and head and neck cancer
• Oncological management of head and neck cancers
• Ethical issues in head and neck cancer
• Supportive Care and Symptom Management
• Psychological and emotional effects of diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer
• Management of alcohol dependency in head and neck cancer
• Nutritional needs of the head and neck cancer patient
• Altered body image and dysfunction
• Symptom management and palliative care in relation to head and neck cancer
• Rehabilitative care in head and neck cancer management
• Swallow and Voice restoration
• Understanding the patient and family experience
• Life beyond treatment
• Professional self-care

Course Director

Tom Cave

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This 20 credit specialist interdisciplinary module, The Management of Head and Neck Cancer, aims to increase and develop expert knowledge and understanding of the management of head and neck cancer. It seeks to prepare you to respond to this complex, diverse and evolving area of health care. The module is delivered by a wide range of clinical experts in the field.

On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

• critically evaluate the contemporary approaches to diagnosis, treatment modalities and symptom management in head and neck cancer.    
• demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of head and neck cancer, including emotional impact, rehabilitation, survivorship, and palliative care strategies.    
• appraise and critique current service provision and multidisciplinary care pathways for head and neck cancer patients, identifying areas for innovation and improvement in clinical practice.

Key Facts

This course is open to Allied Health Practitioners and nursing practitioners/students who wish to apply.

Learning and Teaching

A variety of approaches will be used which may include:

• Technology enhanced learning
• Workshops and masterclasses
• Lectures and seminars
• Enquiry-based learning
• Case-based learning

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.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 7 module