ONC8017 : Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (E-learning)
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Charles Kelly
- Lecturer: Mrs Fiona Holdsworth
- Owning School: FMS Graduate School
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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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.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
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 (15-20 minutes, maximum 15 slides) |
Formative Assessments
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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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 is designed to facilitate the students in demonstrating 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ONC8017's Timetable