Undergraduate Course: Cancer Care (NUST10022)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the biology of cancer;
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles in cancer care;
- critically identify, define, conceptualise and analyse complex/professional level problems and issues;
- apply knowledge in the cognate area and communication skills to make presentations to peers;
- explore and appraise 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.
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Assessment Information
| One course paper 2,500-3,000 words and an examination |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Miss Tonks Fawcett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3883
Email: T.Fawcett@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk |
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