? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HEA-3-CanCar

This course allows students to explore the complexity of the cancer experience and gain a sound and sensitive understanding of the principles of cancer care in a variety of contexts.

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1; Health and Society 1A; Health and Society 1B; Health and Society 2A; Health and Society 2B; Nursing 2

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Friday 09:00 10:50 Central

Student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the biology of cancer;
- explore the value of health awareness, prevention and diagnostic screening;
- demonstrate knowledge of different forms of treatment, interventions and support;
- employ the concept of holistic care.

One course paper 2,500-3,000 words and an examination

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Karen Taylor
Tel : (0131 6)50 3889
Email : karen.taylor@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Miss Anne McQueen
Tel : (0131 6)50 3884
Email : A.McQueen@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/