Commences: Sept 23^rd – Dec 15th 2024

Course Director:

Professor Jerome Pereira, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Module Leads: Liz Grimsey, Macmillan Nurse Consultant, Breast Unit, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Janet Hicks, Breast Care Nurse, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Laura Smith, Physician Associate, Samantha Glee, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sharon Pavitt, Senior Breast Radiographer - all James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Breast Unit

Course overview

This online interactive tutor mediated course has been developed through a collaboration between the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS UK) International Forum and the James Paget University Hospital. It has been developed with the multi-award-winning Blended Learning team responsible for the Oncoplastic Masters Programme which is the highest qualification in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in the UK. Student feedback from this course has consistently achieved over 95% satisfaction in all domains of education.

The course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace throughout the week at a convenient time for you. It also allows you the opportunity to review any aspect of the course as many times as required. Topics will be released weekly and will take approximately 2 hrs per week to complete over the length of the course which is 12 weeks in total.

Aims

To introduce Staff Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Radiographers, Junior Doctors, Medical Students and Physician Associates, working in the UK and globally to the principles of contemporary Breast Care Practice which is a much-needed service in light of the increasing incidences of breast cancer worldwide.

Topics Covered

The evidence-based theory behind modern management of breast diseases
Role of Breast Care Nurse, Radiographer, Physician Associates in breast service delivery
Anatomy and Physiology
Understanding Breast Cancer and its importance
Risk Factors
Breast Awareness
Breast Screening
History-taking & Clinical Examination (Triple Assessment)
Imaging Overview of Benign Breast Disease
Overview of Breast Cancer
Overview of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) breast care management
Managing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Role of Physiotherapy and Lymphoedema management

Learning Outcomes

To obtain in-depth knowledge of the role & responsibilities of key professionals
To understand the role of Breast Care Nursing in providing professional, emotional and psychological support in the patients journey through breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and discharge
To describe the role and effective working of the MDT
To articulate the importance of effective communication skills in patient care
To demonstrate understanding and the importance of anatomy, physiology and pathology in breast cancer and benign breast conditions
Understanding the principles underlying NHS breast screening services
Know the importance of history taking and clinical examination (triple assessment)
Knowledge of different types of breast cancer and common presentations
To have an understanding of the importance of physiotherapy following breast and axillary surgery
Describe the management of lymphodema
Knowledge of the common side effects of common chemotherapeutic agents and hormone therapy

Course Format: 12 week course with weekly topics

Target Audience: Staff Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Radiographers, Junior Doctors, Medical Students and Physician Associates

Course Fee: £500

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information: Which country do you currently practice in? What is your professional registration number? eg NMC

Qualification Available - Eligible for 24hrs of CPD certification, depending on levels of engagement

Contact: blendedlearning@jpaget.nhs.uk

INTRODUCTION TO BREAST CARE