Professional/Short course Care of the Child/Young Person with Cancer

Entry year
2025/26
Course code
UZURR4203
Application
University
Level
Professional/Short Course
School
School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Campus
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Duration
One semester
Delivery
Face-to-face
Course Director
Lizzy Hoole

Page last updated 6 September 2025

20 credit level 6 or Level 7 module

Introduction

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.

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. 

Entry requirements

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

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

 

Structure

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

 

Learning and Teaching

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

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. 

Features

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Prices and dates

Supplementary fee information

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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts.  Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding.  Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.

Dates

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How to apply

Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts.  Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding.  Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.

Extra information

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.

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