Aspirant Cancer Career & Education Development (ACCEND)

The Context of Cancer: Resource

This e-learning focuses on how common cancer is, and perceptions and attitudes to cancer. There is also an overview of cancer policies and how they shape care and services. Suitable for clinical and non-clinical roles. Completion time 45 minutes.

The Science of Cancer: Resource

This e-learning explores the process of carcinogenesis – the process of how normal cells become cancer cells. The different approaches to the grading and staging of cancer are also explained, alongside principles of cancer treatments. Suitable for all clinical & non-clinical roles. Completion time 45 minutes.

Personalised Treatment & Care for Cancer: Resource details

This e-learning outlines treatment options and introduces personalised care and support for people affected by cancer. Suitable for non-clinical roles or those new to working in a cancer setting. Completion time 45 minutes.

Understanding the Impact of Cancer on the Individual, Families and Healthcare Professionals: Resource

This e-learning examines the potential psychosocial consequences of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment for people affected by cancer, including patients, families, lay carers and healthcare professionals. Suitable for clinical and non-clinical roles. Completion time 45 minutes.

Living With and Beyond Cancer: Resource

This e-learning explores the impact of living with and beyond cancer for people affected by cancer. Suitable for clinical and non-clinical roles. Completion time 45 minutes.

Palliative & End of Life Care: Resource details

This e-learning gives a basic overview of palliative and end of life care. Suitable for a non-clinical role or those new to working in a cancer setting. Completion time 45 minutes.

Communication and Team Working in Cancer Care: Resource details

This e-learning explores areas of communication and provides useful tools for getting the right information to the right person at the right time. Difficult conversations are also discussed. Suitable for clinical and non-clinical roles. Completion time 45 minutes.

Self-care, Ethics and Clinical Leadership in Cancer: Resource details

This e-learning covers topics including shared decision-making within clinical assessment and ongoing care, leadership approach and the ethical culture within a team. Suitable for clinical roles or those in a leadership position. Completion time 45 minutes.