ONC8017 : Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (E-learning)
ONC8017 : Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (E-learning)
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Charles Kelly
- Lecturer: Dr Alison Clapp
- Owning School: Pharmacy
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module will provide students with a foundation in the basic aspects of oncology as a basis for further study of specific cancer sites and extend students’ understanding of the general principles of cancer and its management.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
•Epidemiology
•Principles of cancer management
•Quality of life
•Oncological emergencies
•Management of metastases
•Paraneoplastic syndromes
•Cancers from unknown primary
•Complementary and alternative medicine for cancer
•Genetic aspects of clinical cancer management
•Decision making in clinical cancer management
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Appraise the role of the major modalities to treat cancer.
• Correlate clinical presentations of major tumour types to patho-physiological, epidemiological and
genetic factors
• Assess the risk to benefit profile of therapeutic actions, delivery methods and problems associated with
routine cancer treatments.
• Critically appraise different approaches two treating oncological emergencies
• Assess the potential occurrence and impact of secondary effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
• Distinguish the role of various clinicians in order to achieve successful patient-centered care
• Critique conventional and complementary therapies or the management of cancer and cancer-related
symptoms
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Formulate clinical management plans for oncological emergencies.
• Propose relevant and meaningful service developments in authentic clinical and/ or research domains
• Synthesize data to present information succinctly and in a visual format.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Independent assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 4:00 | 48:00 | Online content |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Supplemental reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Via discussion board |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Through a series of online tutorials and weekly activities as well as private study (including directed reading) students will gain a detailed knowledge of the major modalities in treating cancer as well as the basic clinical, epidemiological, and genetic aspects of cancer. Students are encouraged to participate in online collaborative discussions via the discussion boards to help consolidate their understanding of the curricular and learning outcomes.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | Recorded presentation with supporting PowerPoint slides (10 minutes, maximum 10slides) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 1 minute and 1 slide presentation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative assessment requires the student to record a presentation with supporting slides and notes which could be presented as an example of professional development to peers.
This assessment strategy enables students to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in a focused topic of a non-prescriptive aspect of cancer management. It allows assessment of students ability to critically analyse and present to an audience of peers a focused critiqued piece of work.
The formative allows students to become confident using the recording software and to get their topic approved for the summative assessment.
Should a student fail the summative assessment they will be required for the re-sit to resubmit another presentation of the module leaders’ choice.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ONC8017's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ONC8017's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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