Course Content

  • Introduction to the course
  • Fundamentals of cancer and its treatment
  • Health inequalities in cancer care
  • National screening programmes
  • Understanding a patients experience of cancer
  • Responsibilities and boundaries of supportive cancer roles
  • The supportive and assistive workforce and the ACCEND programme
  • Useful resources

Advanced Communications day includes: 

  • Facilitating behaviours      
  • Patients that do not want to talk
  • Paralanguage and body language
  • Handling difficult questions 
  • Blocking behaviours 
  • Unrealistic expectations 
  • The ‘Thinking Environment’ 
  • Communicating with people with a disability 
  • Structuring a conversation 
  • Working with colleagues 
  • Dealing with anger

Enhancing Psychological Skills and Self-Care Practices include:

  • Comprehending Patients’ Experiences
  • Navigating Psychological Distress
  • Implementing Low-Level Interventions
  • Understanding Risk Assessments
  • Delving into Role Competencies and Capabilities
  • Handling Challenging and Emotional Conversations
  • Prioritising Self-Care and Well-Being

 

All courses are currently fully booked.

We often have availability due to short notice cancellations. If you would like us to contact you with details of places that have become available at short notice, please complete the Register of Interest form.