This short course is for nurses and allied health professionals. It's for those who care for patients undergoing systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) and chemotherapy.
The course covers the anatomy and physiology of cell biology and cancer, exploring how it develops in the body. This is the only face-to-face course of its kind in the north of England.
Why Sunderland for Short courses and CPDThis course explores a range of anti-cancer treatments used in patient care. You’ll also learn about how they're used and their side effects. This includes chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and targeted therapies.
You’ll also look at holistic care and how treatment can affect patients and their families.
We teach the course on campus over eight weeks. You'll learn from University lecturers and healthcare professionals who work in oncology in the region.
Assessment is in two parts:
To apply for this course, you must:
Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).
Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).