The Management of Head and Neck Cancer
University of the West of England, Bristol
Delivery Method: Face-to-face
This course is offered at Masters level and is delivered at our Glenside Campus.
Course content includes:
Diseases and pathology of the head and neckEpidemiology of head and neck cancersAetiology of head and neck cancersCell biology, cancer staging, metastatic spreadSurgical management of head and neck cancersRadiotherapy and head and neck cancerOncological management of head and neck cancersEthical issues in head and neck cancerSupportive Care and Symptom ManagementPsychological and emotional effects of diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancerManagement of alcohol dependency in head and neck cancerNutritional needs of the head and neck cancer patientAltered body image and dysfunctionSymptom management and palliative care in relation to head and neck cancerRehabilitative care in head and neck cancer managementSwallow and Voice restorationUnderstanding the patient and family experienceLife beyond treatmentProfessional self-care.
Delivery:
A variety of approaches will be used, which may include technology enhanced learning,workshops and masterclasses, lectures and seminars, enquiry based learning, case based learning. Study time will be a total of 36 hours in the form of scheduled learning and teaching study hours.
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.
