Stem Cell Transplantation | The Royal Marsden School

Cost

£997

Delivery method

Face to face and online

Length of module

5 days

Academic credits and level

15 credits at level 6 or 7

Course summary

This module will enable nurses and allied health professionals to explore, evaluate, and discuss the complexities of caring for this unique patient group receiving a Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. It will build on their previous knowledge and clinical experience, allowing opportunities to review current practice and to examine evidence-based interventions to enhance experience and outcomes for patients, carers, and donors.

I found learning about the different types of transplant, the complications that can arise and how to address them very useful.

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Key topics

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Principles of autologous and allogeneic HSCT and other cellular therapies
Complications of conditioning regimens
Care of the immunosuppressed patient
Short and long term complications of HSCT and the importance of supportive care
Critical care issues
The impact of transplantation on the donor, patient, family and significant others
Ethical considerations
Contemporary models of HSCT care delivery
Survivorship issues
Stem cell mobilisation and collection

Learning Outcomes

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On successful completion of the module at Level 6 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

Discuss the rationale for HSCT as a treatment modality
Critically assess the impact of a haematopoietic transplant for patients, donors, and carers, including the psycho-social and ethical dimension
Critically discuss the evidence base for the care of patients or donors completing HSCT and interventions to improve experience and outcomes
Evaluate the management of the potential short and long term complications of HSCT and the role of the Health Care Professional

On successful completion of the module at Level 7 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

Critically evaluate the impact of haematopoietic transplant for patients, donors, and carers, including the psycho-social and ethical dimension
Critically appraise the evidence base for the care of patients or donors undergoing HSCT and the challenges of introducing and utilising that evidence in your clinical area
Critically evaluate the complexities of the management of complications post haematopoietic transplant, and explore innovative approaches to improving patient/donor/carer experience and outcomes
Critically examine the professional discipline’s contribution to the supportive care needs of patients or donors completing HSCT and living with the consequences of HSCT
Critically assess the implications of national and international policy on HSCT service provision and its relevance to your particular client group

Dates

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Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the new dates for the academic year 2020-21 will be published later this year.

Entry requirements

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Applicants must currently be working with patients who are likely to be treated with haemopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Assessment

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Level 6: 2,000-word essay
Level 7: 3,000-word essay

Student support

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Tutorials with the module leader or personal tutor are available if students require additional help with the planning and writing of their assignments. Email and telephone support are also available from the module leader/personal tutor.

The Royal Marsden School uses an online environment called Moodle which students must access during their studies to support and enhance our courses. The site provides resources and communication tools. All students will be provided with a username and password to access module specific sections as well as general learning support such as study skills and library resources. Students also have access to the David Adams Library and Electronic Resource Centre.

Related pathways

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This stand-alone module also forms part of these pathways:

BSc (Hons) in Cancer Practice
Graduate Diploma in Cancer Practice
MSc Cancer Care: Advanced Practice
MSc Cancer Care
Postgraduate Diploma Cancer Care: Advanced Practice
Postgraduate Diploma Cancer Care
Postgraduate Certificate Cancer Care

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