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Length of module

Equivalent to 5 days (combination of classroom and online tuition)

Cost

£997

Academic credits and level

15 credits at level 6 or 7

Entry requirements

Applicants should currently be caring for people with an advanced life limiting disease.

Course summary

This module will provide practitioners working in any clinical setting with the knowledge and skills required to care for patients in their final weeks or days of life. 

This is a blended learning module and some content is delivered online.  E-learning materials are released on specified dates and students are expected to log in and participate in the activities during that week.  Students do not need to log in at a specific date/ time.

What I will take into practice: hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, perspective and application of palliative care in acute and critical areas.

Student quote

This module is in association with:

  • Key topics
    OPEN
    • Symptom assessment and management of patients who are dying
    • Local and strategic challenges of delivering end of life care
    • Ethical and professional issues
    • Spiritual and cultural issues
    • Challenging communication issues
    • Loss and grief
  • Dates
    OPEN

    5, 6, 26 and 27 March 2020. E-Learning activities released: 16 March 2020

  • Assessment
    OPEN

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

  • Student support
    OPEN

    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 is 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
    OPEN

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

    • BSc (Hons) in Cancer Practice
    • BSc (Hons) Supportive and Palliative Care
    • Graduate Diploma in Cancer Practice
    • Graduate Diploma in Supportive and Palliative Care
    • 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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